The major differences between toxic and abusive are intentionality, patterns, and the degree of harm. An abusive relationship shows a pattern of power and control, often escalating to physical or emotional harm. While both can be harmful, all abusive relationships are toxic, but not all toxic relationships are abusive. In...

The Difference Between Toxic and Abusive Relationships

Trauma's impact varies; what may traumatize one person might not affect another. Trauma can be determined by bodily responses, not just the nature of the event. Understanding the nature of one's trauma aids them in seeking appropriate support and therapy. In my 13 years as a therapist, I’ve heard iterations...

What Is Trauma and Does My Experience Count?

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Intellectualizing your emotions and feeling them are two distinct approaches to dealing with emotional experiences. While both have their place, it’s essential to understand the difference to foster emotional well-being. Intellectualizing or Feeling Intellectualization is a defense mechanism that involves using logic and reasoning to avoid confronting emotional stress. It allows a person to detach… Continue reading The Difference Between Intellectualizing Your Emotions and Actually Feeling Them

The Difference Between Intellectualizing Your Emotions and Actually Feeling Them

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)

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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

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

Imagine you're constantly doubting your own memories and sanity because someone insists you’re wrong, even when you know you're right. This sinister manipulation is gaslighting, a covert form of emotional abuse that leaves deep psychological scars.

Gaslighting in Relationships: How to Protect Your Mental Health

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

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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

Cheating, in any form, strikes at the heart of trust and security in a relationship. Whether it's a clandestine affair or a deep emotional bond with someone outside the relationship, the pain inflicted can be profound.

Emotional Cheating vs. Physical Cheating: Which Hurts More?

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

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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

Communication is the lifeblood of any relationship, especially between parents and adult children. Look for activities that allow you to connect personally and create lasting memories. Recognizing and respecting your adult child’s independence is crucial for a healthy relationship. Strengthening the bond with your adult child can be a...

3 Ways to Strengthen Your Connection With Your Adult Child

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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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

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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There are few things than being trapped in a relationship with a narcissist. While I was fortunate enough to avoid this trap in my intimate relationships, it was something I witnessed over and over again growing up. The narcissists in my family (especially my mother) loved using manipulative tactics to control their partners.

How Narcissists Use Emotions to Control Their Relationships

We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Knowing your boundaries, as well as periodically revisiting and updating them, is part of a healthy self-care practice. You might have boundaries around your...

Do You Have Spiritual Boundaries? Here Are 7 Ways To Strengthen Them

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This tip can keep even boundary-adverse narcissists in check.

'I've Studied Psychology for 20 Years—Here's the #1 Way to Hold Boundaries With a Narcissist'

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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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Emotional Deprivation or Neglect? How to Tell the Difference

Emotional deprivation is an extreme absence of emotional connection from a parent, often accompanied by abuse. In contrast, emotional neglect is a shortage of emotional connection....

Emotional Deprivation or Neglect? How to Tell the Difference

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