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Emily Standley Allard

Disclaimer: This post is for informative and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. The path towards a healthy relationship is set with hope among minefields. It takes two people to work at love. Defining deal breakers in relationships is an individual and personal matter, as what one person finds unacceptable, another might be willing to work through. However, some relationship red flags often raise significant concerns and can indicate unhealthy or ultimately incompatible dynamics even if the couple has gone through therapy. Here are 20 potential deal breakers, categorized for clarity:

20 Relationship Dealbreakers That Therapy Can't Fix

Only 10% of the hundreds of couples I’ve treated in Couples Counseling were willing and able to develop emotional intimacy. Most people find it to be too messy. One operational definition of emotional intimacy might be the unity created by two committed and unique individuals. The messy challenge is to honor your individuality while attending to the couple's unity. Let’s look at four levels of messiness and how to clean them up.

Challenges of Emotional Intimacy

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Warning Signs for Individuals in Personal Relationships. In the realm of personal connections, identifying toxic behaviors and patterns is pivotal for safeguarding one's mental and emotional well-being. A particularly challenging scenario can arise when one finds themselves in a relationship with a narcissist, whose self-absorbed and manipulative tendencies can have profound negative impacts. To provide insight into this issue, experts have outlined five crucial signs that may signify involvement with a narcissistic partner:

Understanding Narcissism: 5 Clear Indicators of a Relationship with a Narcissist

Toxic relationships are incredibly hard to leave, even when they are painful or unhealthy. Some believe that a bad relationship is all they deserve. Economic necessity and emotional exhaustion keep others locked in unhealthy relationships. Again and again, people stay in painful, unhealthy, dysfunctional romantic relationships. From the outside, leaving...

Why People Stay in Terrible Relationships

Ghosting is thought of in terms of romantic relationships, but new research shows it happens at work, too. New research shows that Dark Triad traits, especially psychopathy, may feed into a new type of ghosting. By reading the signals of a potential new relationship partner, you can help keep ghosting’s...

The Strange Ghosting Behavior of Dark Triad People

Guilt is a natural, commonly occurring human emotion—one that usually sparks intense self-reflection and, at times, can be the catalyst for behavioral change. Guilt can be an important emotion to pay attention to and allows humans to contemplate the impact of their actions on others. However, there are instances when guilt can become toxic, a chronic emotion that becomes out of proportion to the situation at hand.

3 Signs That Someone Is Trying to Manipulate You With Guilt

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Infidelity is a painful and complex issue that many couples face. Understanding why it happens is crucial for addressing and potentially preventing it. Cheating can shatter trust, break hearts and disrupt families, leading to long-term emotional and psychological consequences. While every situation is unique, certain patterns and reasons frequently emerge when examining why married people cheat. In this article, we will delve into the five most common reasons spouses cheat, shedding light on the underlying factors that drive infidelity.

5 common reasons married people cheat

A relationship expert shares what he’s learned from years of observing couples. Anyone who gets married goes into it expecting a long-lasting union, but as we all know, many of them will turn out to be wrong. In fact, about 43% of first marriages in the U.S. end in divorce — and if you ask renowned psychotherapist John Gottman, the writing is probably on the wall from early on.

6 Signs That Your Marriage Is Headed For Divorce

Swinger parties can be an exciting and novel way for couples to explore their sexuality together. However, attending such events requires careful consideration and mutual respect to ensure that it doesn’t negatively impact your relationship. Here’s how you can attend a swinger party without ruining your marriage. Communication...

How to attend a swinger party without ruining your marriage

Elder women are at risk of being cheated on dating sites. The suitor's profiles and photos are created and maintained by scammers. Block the scammer and start looking for a normal person. Sorry to break it to you, but that guy you met online, the one you fell in love...

To Elder Women Seeking Men on Dating Sites, Beware

The tradition of feeding each other cake at a wedding can be a sweet and intimate moment for newlyweds. However, this tradition can sometimes take a dark turn when one partner, often the groom, proceeds to smash the cake into the other’s face with excessive force. For some brides, this act has crossed a line, leading to immediate regrets and, in extreme cases, the decision to end the marriage on the wedding day itself. Here are real-life stories of women who divorced their husbands on their wedding day due to violent cake-smashing incidents.

Wedding Traditions Gone Awry - Real-Life Stories of Brides Who Divorced the Day of Wedding

Supporting a struggling adult child is an emotional and challenging experience for any parent. Struggling adult children may exhibit reactivity or defensiveness as they navigate their challenges. It's easy to fall into the trap of only seeing the negatives when your adult child struggles. Supporting a struggling adult child is...

7 Ways to Transform Your Struggling Adult Child's Life

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Ada E.

Narcissists—sure, they exist, and anyone who’s tangled with one knows they’re like walking into a trap coated in honey. At first, they seem awesome, but soon enough, you find yourself in a manipulative and isolating mess. Let’s break down how to spot a narcissist and why you should be running for the hills if you do.

15 Things You Need to Know When Dealing with a Narcissist

Divorce is often seen as a negative life event, but for many women, it marks the beginning of a new, more fulfilling chapter. Surprisingly, a significant number of women report marrying better after divorce, finding partners who better align with their values, desires and needs. In this article, we’ll explore the reasons behind this phenomenon, delving into personal growth, clearer priorities and societal changes that contribute to women’s improved marital outcomes post-divorce.

Why women often marry better after divorce

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Discovering that your partner has cheated feels like a punch to the gut. The betrayal shakes your trust and leaves you struggling with a whirlwind of emotions. Confronting your partner about their infidelity requires a delicate balance of honesty, courage, and self-respect.

How to Confront a Cheating Partner: Dos and Don'ts

No one can stand up to you. ESTJs a force of nature and they want a partner who can handle that (and sometimes tell them no). It’s not that they feel that they have impossibly high standards; it’s just that most romantic partners are intimidated by their no-holds-barred approach to life and relationships.

Why You Struggle In Relationships, Based On Your Myers-Briggs Type

Divorce can be a life-altering event that brings significant emotional and financial changes. For men, the impact of divorce can be particularly profound, affecting various aspects of their lives. In this article, we will explore the five things men lose the most after divorce and provide insights on how to cope with these losses.

5 things men lose the most after divorce

Kratom, a drug sold at U.S. gas stations and on the internet, has some serious risks and has caused deaths. Kratom alkaloids differ from heroin as they have opioid plus serotonergic, adrenergic, and other effects. Scientists are trying to separate the constituents of Mitragyna speciosa Korth leaves to find new...

What We Know About Kratom

A large number of US workers believe their bosses are bad, some bordering on toxic. Bosses who are punitive, overly-emotional, and inconsistent can easily become toxic. A potentially toxic boss blames employees and treats them unfairly. A 2023 survey found that nearly one-fourth of employees are working for their “worst...

5 Warning Signs That Your Boss Is Becoming Toxic

No new relationship, no matter how wonderful, can or should fix something it didn’t break. It is natural to seek what feels familiar to you, but it's not necessarily what's good for you to repeat. New relationships can be blinding, leading both partners to only focus on what works.

Can New Love Heal a Past Heartbreak?

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Too Much Therapy-Speak Can Ruin Your Relationship

The overuse of clinical terms in everyday relationships doesn't help with common relationship problems. To improve a relationship, stop taking offence at small things or labelling...

Too Much Therapy-Speak Can Ruin Your Relationship

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