Your Spouse, Your Mother in Law, Your Child: 4 Easy Steps For Dealing with the Narcissist Who Can’t be Avoided
““But enough about me, how do you feel about me?” Toxicity, like many things, exists on a scale. People who exhibit toxic behaviors towards others are not always monsters. However, if someone engages in these behaviors repeatedly, with no empathy and with an intent to damage the other individual, there is a high chance the person may be […]
The Narcissistic Parent
”Adult children of narcissists experience love that’s conditional only “- Kathy Caprino By Definition According to Mayo Clinic : “Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for admiration and a lack of empathy for others. Behind this mask of ultra confidence, […]
Family Time: Not a Luxury, A Necessity
“It is not the quantity of time that you spend with someone that matters, it is the quality of the time.”-Unknown As a busy wife, mother and therapist, I have developed an understanding of the importance of maintaining proper work/life balance. Kristen Harding from My Family Care explains that spending quality time together is important […]
Is Jussie Smollett A Narcissist?
DISCLAIMER We know that racism, bigotry and hate crimes exist and we are, in no way, diminishing stories and the experiences of those who have fallen victim to such crimes. Our article is an investigation on signs of possible Narcissistic Personality Disorder. “And thus I clothe my naked villainy…and seem a saint when most I […]
4 Compromises You Should Never Be Required to Make in a Relationship
Relationships are about compromise. We all know this to be true, but here’s the thing – everything shouldn’t be up for compromise. That’s where many couples or individuals reach a misunderstanding. Sure compromises are important for happy, healthy relationships, but there are important things in your life that shouldn’t budge just because of your significant […]
Not Having Sex? 4 Life-Related Reasons That Don’t Include Cheating
So you’re not having sex, huh? Whether it is impacting you individually or not, I can assure you that there’s a major chance that your relationship is taking a toll. This is not an unusual issue that occurs, especially with married couples. But it’s not the wedding, vows, or commitment that the two individuals have […]
How to Start Having Sex Again in Your Relationship When Intimacy Fizzles Out
Sometimes sex just fizzles out. It’s a harsh reality that tends to turn people away from real commitment, especially when it comes to marriage. But here’s the truth—marriage doesn’t kill your sex life, circumstances do. Stress, trauma, kids, health, hormones, distrust, unfaithfulness: these are the actual culprits that enter a relationship and dissolve the intimacy. […]
What to Do If You’re Starting to Feel You’ll Be Single Forever
Dating. The popular consensus is that it’s no walk in the park. Sure, I’m out of the dating game, but I have a lot of single clients that keep me in the know. “It’s a time-waster.” “I’m tired of pretending to have a good time.” “She seemed really cool at first.” “He only had one […]
9 Unique Valentine’s Day Ideas For Every Type of Relationship
Valentines Day is kind of like grapefruit juice—either you love it, or the thought of it makes your face scrunch up in disgust. No, really; some people really hate Valentine’s Day. But either way, if you’re in a relationship and at least one of you starts eagerly counting down the days once January hits, chances […]
The Five Phases of Cheating and How Your Relationship Can Survive It
What does it mean to be in a monogamous relationship? Better yet, what are the “rules” for having a successful monogamous relationship? Everyone has their own ideas of what a relationship should look like and many times couples have difficulty aligning their visions. Will they be married with children? Will you have joint bank accounts? […]
How to Create the Right Resolutions and Maintain a New Habit: Part 2
It’s a season for change. We recently started a new year, so it’s only natural that many people want to start new habits. But why does time have to dictate when we make these changes to better our selves or pursue what we love? We touched on this in last week’s blog when I presented […]
How to Create the Right Resolutions and Maintain a New Habit
There’s always room for improvement, right? Be it a nicer house, cultivating that relationship you always envisioned, or being a better parent, we can always strive to elevate higher. January is a prime time for change—that’s no secret. For some reason, January 1st calls to all of us to be a better version of ourselves. […]
