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Relationships: The Importance Of Being Able To Listen

It might be difficult when parts of you are screaming at you to defend yourself, while another set is telling you to escape.

What Is It Really Like To Live With A Narcissist (Diagnosed): A True Story

This is her account, mostly a summary of journals and notes she made during the relationship. Names are not used and places have been changed as per her request.

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When Is It Really Time To Go?

The idea of separating from your partner is, for many people an emotional choice. Logic very rarely plays a role, even sometimes in the face of infidelity or abuse. Much of this could be that many people are addicted to the early phases of a relationship (a neurological and biological process that changes the brain’s chemistry) and are forever hopeful that that person will return...

The Path To Freedom: Living The 8 C’s

Mistakes, luckily for me, have always brought with them a chance to learn something about myself and the way I operate.

Codependency: Egoism Or Altruism?

Anyone who has codependent traits need to test their motives continually as to why they are doing what they do. Many don’t and continue to live with the idea that they are being slighted and victimized.

Give Up The Give To Get. I Have And It Works

It may seem a tall order with all that avoidance going on but try it, it cant be worse than the alternative.

How To Spot The Manipulator In Your Life (And How To Keep Them Out)

When used in relationships, the term “manipulation” describes activities undertaken by an individual to try to exert influence over others, frequently in a damaging or deceitful manner.

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Saving Our Children From Anxiety And Depression. Hiding in Plain Sight

Parenting is crucial in a child's development and while it is not the only factor in the acquisition of anxiety and depression, good parenting can make a big difference.

Codependency: Parasites, Emotional Vampires And Neediness.

I have been dealing with codependency for about 15 years and the amount of awareness about the condition has massively increased in that time. I would go as far as to say that if you grew up in a dysfunctional household as a child, there is a huge chance of codependency being a part of your life.

Coping With Change: Don’t Make Relationship Issues About You

Simply put, directly confronting a partner often leads to greater resistance, more conflict and resentment. Of course, it is easier to get angry and make accusations, but doing so rarely leads to positive, long term outcomes.