As a kid, you thought the dynamic in your family must have been the same for everyone — how could you have known any differently? However, if you experienced these things as a kid, you grew up in a dysfunctional family without even realizing it. Now that you’re an adult, you can recognize what you…
Introverts aren’t always the easiest people to understand. There’s a lot going on inside our heads, and sometimes, our behavior on the outside doesn’t match up. If you’re wondering why we act a certain way, here are some things we wish we could tell you (but, you know, the whole social interaction thing can be…
One of the worst things a partner can do is try to cut you off from the rest of your life – your friends, your family, the things you love, or even your own money. It often starts small, with little comments here and there, but before you know it, they’re in total control, and…
Dealing with someone who tries to sabotage you by whatever means necessary is frustrating and hurtful. Unfortunately, it can happen in any part of your life—work, relationships, even within your family. It’s important to protect yourself and push back against this kind of behavior. The first step is recognizing the subtle signs—here’s what to look…
If you had a rough childhood, you did what you needed to do at the time to survive. While these coping mechanisms got you through your darkest days, as an adult, they’re no longer serving you or could be destructive. Here are some coping mechanisms you might have picked up when you were younger and…
