Relationships are a two-way street in all aspects. While partners do cover for each other every now and then, there still needs to be a certain level of balance. Over the past few decades, the institution of marriage in the United States has seen a significant decline of about 60% since the 1970s, reports CNBC. While there are various factors contributing to this trend, content creator Katie Hanlon—who goes by @thekatiehanlon on TikTok—has mentioned some less-discussed yet crucial factors that can often lead to relationship breakdowns.

Woman explains how marriages are ending because of the inability of men to talk about emotions

Narcissists may manipulate through observation and charm, creating a false sense of bonding. These relationships have distinct phases, often involving a gradual, potentially traumatizing end. Understanding these phases aids in healing and setting boundaries. Relationships with individuals who exhibit narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) present a series of dynamics that can...

The Phases of a Narcissistic Relationship

Interoception refers to perception of internal states of the body, such as feeling heartbeats or hunger. Difficulties with interoception could cause problems in regulating internal body states. A new study shows that heartbeat perception is less accurate in individuals with several different disorders. For the next 60 seconds, close your...

When the Brain Has Difficulty Listening to the Heart

Emotional tears, expressed by children, teens, and adults, are a universal experience observed across the globe. Emotional tears play a healing role, leading to our emotional and physical well-being. This post explores the value of emotional tears and the importance of presence and support from family and friends during unexpected moments.

The Healing Power of Emotional Tears

In a previous article, I discussed what women with emotional mastery tend to do in dating and relationships that draw in high-quality partners. But how do people in general behave when they have emotional mastery, and how does it differ from the ways dark personalities behave in relationships?. Project their...

People With Emotional Mastery Never Do These 5 Things in Relationships (But Narcissists Do)

Sometimes, our family's behavior can stress us out, causing us to be anxious and upset. Interacting with your family can be difficult at times. There are different personalities to deal with, past hurts to navigate, and favoritism amongst micro-groups in your family, which can make navigating family dynamics stressful and anxiety-inducing. According to the associate therapist at Bloom Psychology & Wellness, Dominique Mortier, “It can be challenging to distinguish which emotions are ours versus someone else’s, especially regarding family. We grow up adopting our family’s values and beliefs, but this changes when we arrive at an age where we can question how we resonate with values and beliefs,” she says.

7 Signs Your Family Is Giving You Anxiety And Ways To Alleviate It

Many people go to therapy when they feel a sudden disconnection between themselves and their partner. They may say things like:. “We’ve always shared our feelings with one another and talked all the time—about anything and everything. Now our conversations feel almost one-sided.”. “We used to discuss our...

3 Signs That Your Partner Is Falling Out of Love With You

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As you journey through life, remember that being a good person is not about perfection, it's about progress. Being a good person is more than just doing good deeds. According to psychology, it’s about having a certain set of traits that are inherently good. Psychologists agree that true goodness comes from within and is reflected in your actions, behavior, and how you treat others.

9 Psychological Signs That You Are Truly a Good Person

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We all experience moments of social awkwardness, and that's perfectly normal. Being socially awkward doesn’t necessarily mean you lack social intelligence. In fact, many highly socially intelligent individuals, like Salma Hayek, Jessica Simpson, and Oprah Winfrey, have been labeled as awkward at times.

The 5 Mistakes a Socially Intelligent Person Will Never Make

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When you're entangled in a relationship with a narcissist, the dynamics often shift from initial charm and admiration to insidious devaluation. This phase can leave you questioning your worth and sanity.

Deceptive Things Narcissists Say to Manipulate You During Devaluation

Previously, I wrote about the red flags you may be dealing with a female psychopath and how female psychopaths target their victims. But how do male psychopaths operate, and what kind of traits and behaviors do they seek in a potential romantic partner? Here are the four surprising traits psychopaths look for in women. Keep in mind that if you were targeted by a psychopathic person, it was not your fault, as they can use both your strengths and your vulnerabilities against you.

Psychopaths Look For Women With These 4 Surprising Traits In Romantic Relationships

Dating can be challenging, especially when past experiences have left scars. Understanding the signs of genuine love can help navigate relationships and avoid unnecessary heartache. Here are ten ways to determine if a man truly loves you, according topsychologists.

Is His Love Real? 10 Ways to Know If He's the One

Ada E.

What distinguishes mentally strong people? How do they manage to maintain their inner mental strength despite all the challenges that life presents?. Every person faces different difficulties and problems in their life. Resentment, betrayal, disappointment, the pain of losing loved ones. At such moments, it is extremely important to maintain strength and composure in order to solve this or that problem. How a person reacts to obstacles depends on many factors, including education, the environment in which he lives, and inner strength.

4 Zodiac Signs With Strong Mental Health. No Obstacles In Life Can Stop Them

Scientists and clinicians have long debated about the health benefits conferred by alcohol use. A worldwide study sheds light on the relationship between drinking and chronic diseases. The findings challenge the notion of health benefits of drinking for those under 40. Although it was widely believed for decades that there...

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Alcohol

When left unspoken and unresolved, resentment doesn't just sit quietly. It festers. Once resentment takes root, it distorts one's perception. Resentment acts like acid, slowly eroding the ties that bind people to those they care about. Picture this: You’ve just had another argument with your partner about something trivial—maybe it...

3 Silent Ways Pent-Up Resentments Poison Our Lives

Dark empaths present a unique challenge in relationships. They combine empathy with dark traits like narcissism or Machiavellianism, using their understanding of others' emotions to manipulate and control.

Protect Yourself from the Emotional Manipulation of a Dark Empath

Repetition has a strange relationship with the mind. Take the experience of déjà vu, when we wrongly believe we have experienced a novel situation in the past – leaving us with an spooky sense of pastness. But we have discovered that déjà vu is actually a window...

The Opposite of Déjà Vu Is Even More Uncanny

Of the patterns of domestic violence, controlling abuse — called intimate terrorism — is the most damaging. The psychological effects of control include damage to self-esteem, fear, trauma, and depression. Coercion damages both relationships and bodies, as it removes safety and causes stress. Intimate terrorism is usually a...

Living With an Intimate Terrorist: The Damage of Control

When we expect our partners to change, we set ourselves up for disappointment and resentment. Acceptance in a relationship also involves self-awareness and growth. Embracing acceptance over expectation can transform relationships. As you read this, countless relationship partners are either thinking or complaining to others about things they wish their...

The Biggest Mistake We Make in Our Intimate Relationships

I have encountered many people who struggle within their marriages yet find themselves unable to leave. Besides the fact that the average divorce costs $12k to $15k and up, there are a lot of reasons why people stay in unhappy marriages.

Why We Stick It Out in Failing Marriages

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The Three Faces of Emotional Entitlement

Entitlement is often regarded as a set of beliefs that someone is deserving of the very best treatment. Emotional entitlement can be a healthy way to...

The Three Faces of Emotional Entitlement

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