Have you had it with your adult child who wouldn’t quit being disrespectful towards you and others? A study confirmed that tensions in the relationship between parents and grown children are everyday. The child’s opinion often drives the situation that they can disregard manners and household rules as adults. I’m sure you would agree that … Read more
“You always act so crazy, I didn’t mean it like that!” How many of us have had something like that thrown in our face about something we feel or what we did? Often, the very thing we are being accused of is what the other person is doing. It’s a painful insult, and it hurts … Read more
The only people with whom you should seek to get even with are those who have helped you. ~ Lori Grenier We have all been let down by someone or been in a toxic situation… whether in personal relationships, our families, or our jobs. Let’s be honest; it wouldn’t hurt so much if we didn’t care. … Read more
There was a time I wanted to know how to turn the tables on a gaslighter in my life because I’d had it with them. Now that you’ve found yourself in that place, I hope I can help. Writing topics on getting even with a gaslighter, making them fear you, or turning tables is my … Read more
Discovering you are a victim of emotional blackmail stirs up mixed emotions. More so, if someone you care about is using this form of psychological manipulation to control you. Emotional blackmailing typically occurs in close relationships, especially between romantic partners. It could take place in other types of close relationships, such as within the family or friendships. … Read more
Every human interaction involves an exchange of information wrapped up in emotions. Think about the last time you talked to someone about an unpleasant event you’ve gone through. Or a pleasant one. You presented various details (information) about the event, but you also conveyed a certain emotional vibe. The emotional experience helps the other person … Read more
My brother always seems to be in one relationship after the other. He falls quickly, hard, and then suddenly “hits the road.” One of the really nice ladies he’d been in a relationship with was a psychologist, and I was desperate to find out why he left her just because the relationship hit a rough … Read more
Narcissism is a personality style where the individual, called a narcissist, is excessively interested in satisfying their own needs while overlooking yours. As a result of a lack of empathy, narcissists tend to form relationships solely to gain control and satisfy those needs. Narcissists employ different types of psychological manipulation tactics to stay in control. Narcissistic triangulation is one of those. By … Read more
We all tend to jokingly say that “in-laws” are so difficult, which can include mothers-in-law, fathers-in-law, and sisters-in-law (via your brother and from your husband). However, nothing prepared me for how toxic my sister-in-law (by marriage) could be. After I confided in her about something personal, she phoned my husband to tell him what a terrible … Read more
“There you go overthinking everything again!” “I never did such a thing! You’re dreaming it all up!” “You’re crazy, and everyone else can see it too!” If you’ve ever heard these words, you need to read this article on “gaslighting vs disagreeing.” It will change the way you think, feel and react to this ugly … Read more