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

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

Relationship ghosts are the painful past connections that linger long after the relationships have ended. To move forward, we must first confront these ghosts, understand their origins, and then release them. With the ghosts released, the final step is to shift your energy toward healing and growth. Relationship ghosts are...

Struggling to Get Over a Past Painful Relationship?

Professional musicians have a higher chance of being left-handed than the general population. Left-handers have better pitch memory than right-handers. A stroke in the right half of the brain can destroy the ability to perceive music. August 13, 2024, is International Left-Handers Day, and, despite decades of research on left-handedness,...

Left-Handedness and Musicality: 5 Scientific Facts

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Forgive and forget can mean avoiding issues; true forgiveness requires addressing the hurt. Judging character based on isolated incidents can harm relationships; consider the broader context. Commit to change and growth together for true healing in relationships. We’ve all heard the phrase “forgive and forget.” On the surface, it sounds...

Toxic Forgiveness: Why 'Forgive and Forget' Doesn't Really Work

There are profound lessons only the intimate relationship can teach us. The intimate relationship can test our self-compassion and just how lovable we feel we are. Ask yourself this: Do you love someone for who they are or who you need them to be?. This post is Part 1 in...

Don't Break Up: A Good Argument for Staying Together

People seek romantic partners with traits such as good looks, status, and similar goals in life. To meet prospective mates, people use a variety of strategies (e.g., go to clubs, flirt, use dating agencies). Most people meet their future partners through work or school, social media, and friends. People seeking...

17 Strategies for Finding Love

I recently had surgery. In the name of transparency, the kind of surgery I had is called a rectopexy. Read about it at your own risk with the link provided. It was performed through my abdomen, laparoscopically, with the surgeon using a robot. My surgeon said that despite having only four half-inch round incisions on my abdomen, it was major surgery.

Recovering From Surgery Alone

Many kids today are highly anxious—in part because their lives are missing meaning. Parents may overfocus on logistics and results instead of how children make sense of the world around them. When kids focus on doomscrolling, they can feel traumatized and stressed. To help kids find meaning, we need...

Why Today's Kids Are Facing a Meaning Crisis

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Manipulative partners often use tone and nonverbal cues to subtly control and undermine a partner. Gaslighting involves using calm, confident tones to make someone doubt their reality and perceptions. Consistent exposure to a dismissive or condescending tone can erode self-esteem and sense of autonomy. Addressing manipulative nonverbal communication is crucial...

Are You Secretly Being Controlled by Tone or Nonverbal Cues?

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Perfectionists struggle with indecision, choosing to attempt to be perfect all the time. They fear facing regret, believing it implies a wasted life. Perfectionists can learn to cultivate a better version of perfectionism with trust, ownership, and meaning. It's a misconception to consider perfectionism altogether bad. When myopic and all-encompassing,...

Addressing the Self-Doubt of OCD

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

"Equalizing" is not a behavior that is healthy to reinforce or enable by aquiescing to the child's demands. It is important to give children a sense of power and control in healthy ways, not because you owe them. "Nico is constantly extorting us. He'll come to the dinner table but...

"He's Going to Take His Pound of Flesh"

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 has been widely believed for decades that...

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Alcohol

Forgiveness does not automatically lead to reconciliation. Reconciliation does not always lead to forgiveness. Safety is required before you can genuinely forgive or reconcile. Advocates should pause before recommending forgiveness or reconciliation. You can forgive without reconciling, and you can reconcile without forgiving. While researching and writing my book, You...

Mistaking Forgiveness for Reconciliation Can Be Dangerous

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A TIKTOKER has revealed her secret to making hundreds of dollars by taking photos on her iPhone. The TikToker Jade (@captured.by.jade) posted a video explaining how she made over $300 taking photos for a stock image company. In the video, she showed viewers an example of one of the photos she took on her walk. […]

I made $317 in just 1.5 hours from ordinary photos that I took – and I didn’t even have to touch my phone

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Got Triggered? Own It

Triggered emotional reactions occur when our brain registers a threat, whether physical or emotional. Emotional triggers often happen in relationships because the stakes are high and...

Got Triggered? Own It

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