Relationships: Counter-dependence Or Interdependence?
In my last post, I wrote about the characteristics of counter-dependency and how this is defined by projection of a "strong" personality that hides the fear of true intimacy and commitment...
Narcissist Discard: A Blessing In Disguise
Being involved with a narcissist is like having a tornado blow its way through your life. Once it has died down, you are left with a mess...
Narcissism: How Devaluing Destroys Their Codependent Victims
If you had the chance to study the way a narcissist behaves in a relationship, you might recognise a distinct pattern. A three stage whirlwind of a relationship that will leave a victim emotionally...
Codependency: Breaking The Fantasy Of The Adulation Stage
The power a narcissist has over his victim is all encompassing in the adulation stage and the "hooks" created can make even the most intelligent, rational person doubt their own sanity...
Increase Your Self-Esteem In 10 Days. Day 2: Your Psychological Self-Portrait
Many of us carry a distorted view of what we are. Quite simply, this could have come from one or two bad memories that outweigh many more good ones, leaving us unable to recognise our strengths...
Codependency: Why Red Flags Give Us All The Information We Need
In my daily work with codependents, I hear a lot about so-called "red-flags". Usually this comes when clients are describing the early stages of a relationship they were or are in...
Parental Alienation: A Call For Action
In an ideal world, there would be no divorce or separation and children would grow up in healthy, happy homes with two loving parents who loved each other and them...
Life After Narcissism: Further Toxic Or Nourishing? It Is Your Choice!
What next when your worst nightmare is over? Many codependents who manage to extract themselves from toxic or narcissistic relationships are often left with this question...
Don’t Allow A Narcissist To Use Your Child To Destroy You
It takes a lot to remove a narcissist from your life. Not only the fact that he is not all that willing for you to make that call but also the actions and thoughts of the people involved with them often make it difficult...
Why Are You Obsessing About Your Partner’s Past?
We all have a past. When two people come together and try to form a relationship, the experiences gained by both play a role. How much of a role depends greatly on the people concerned...
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