Common Gaslighting Phrases
The term “gaslighting” refers to the manipulation of someone, by psychological means, into questioning their own reality, perception, or sanity. The term originated from the 1938 play (and 1944 film adaptation) Gaslight, where the protagonist’s husband slowly manipulates her into believing she’s going mad. Gaslighting usually takes place in relationships and social interactions where […]
Handling Gaslighting
The term “gaslighting” refers to the manipulation of someone, by psychological means, into questioning their own reality, perception, or sanity. The term originated from the 1938 play (and 1944 film adaptation) Gaslight, where the protagonist’s husband slowly manipulates her into believing she’s going mad. Gaslighting usually takes place in relationships and social interactions where there […]
Falling in Love With Your Partner Again
Falling out of love doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s time to end the relationship. You may not wake up every day feeling as in love with your partner as the first time you did. It’s important to remember that at the beginning of your relationship, there were certain behaviors and actions made by both you […]
What does Perfectionism Look Like?
Have you ever heard someone say “I’m a perfectionist”? It seems as if people brag about it or use the phrase to explain their desire to never settle for anything less than the best. But many people don’t understand the full meaning of a perfectionist. This week, we’ll be delving into perfectionism and focusing on […]
Communication Tools That Can Save Your Relationship
If communicating with your partner is challenging, try using the communication tools listed below. They may not always be easy to do, but the steps are simple, and the effects could greatly improve the quality of your relationship. PHYSICAL TOUCH One of the best times to lovingly touch your partner is when you’re about to […]
How To Know When it’s Time To See A Therapist
Though therapy is becoming widely accepted in today’s mainstream culture, it may still be difficult to know when exactly to see a therapist. You may find yourself asking questions like, “How bad should I let things get before I seek out help?”“What issues should I bring up to my therapist?” “Do I even really need […]
The 5 Love Languages
The 5 Love Languages are 5 different ways of expressing and receiving love. Not everyone communicates love in the same way, and likewise, people have different ways they prefer to receive love. The concept of love languages was developed by Gary Chapman, Ph.D., in his book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That […]
Managing Stress & Anxiety
Everyone experiences stress and anxiety, but how you manage them makes the difference between feeling happy and frustrated from day to day. Check out these tips on managing anxiety and stress. Take A Break Sometimes, stress is a sign that you have overexerted yourself. Decide which tasks can wait for you to take a little […]
The Benefits of Forgiveness
Forgiving an offense isn’t always easy, but it’s possible. As difficult as it may be to forgive and let go, it’s much more difficult (and detrimental) to hold on to resentment, bitterness, pain, and anger. Listed below are just a few benefits of forgiveness. Health benefitsAccording to mayoclinic.com, some of the benefits of forgiveness are fewer […]
The Different Forms of Abuse
Abuse comes in many forms. Some are easy to spot, while some may be difficult to recognize. Some may not like how they’re being treated, but they may be afraid to speak up and label it as abuse. Below are seven types of abuse that are very common today. PHYSICALThis is typically the type of […]
4 Playful Relationship Questions That Reveal a lot About Your Partner
Whether you’re newly dating or married, learning new things about your partner is exciting and can help you connect. Hearing about the weird eating quirks, the childhood stories, finding out that You share favorite things in common… These all make up some of the most exciting times.These discoveries can help you bond and they’re stepping […]
Remaining calm in the midst of chaos & stress
Remaining calm isn’t easy, especially in the busy, sometimes chaotic world that we live in. Living a stressful, chaotic life has become such a norm in our society that we often magnify individuals that have seemingly mastered the art of remaining calm in the midst of chaos. We often see such people with large followings. […]
