Category Archives for "Relationships"

No matter how terrible a marriage might have been, many people get accustomed to being a part of a couple- especially if they had been married to their spouse for a long time. Hatred from being in a married partnership unit itself is not the reason most people get divorced- it’s the issues within the […]

If you are in the United States, then you know October is National Domestic Violence awareness month. It’s a time when organizations and the community bring awareness to abuse that takes place within families and intimate partner relationships. When most people think of domestic violence, they think of the physical aspects of abuse by the […]

When you are always on the defense to the point where you refuse to be open to criticism or any feedback, that’s when defensiveness becomes dysfunctional. Be open to ask yourself if you are really being mistreat or if you are being too defensive in a given situation. Questioning yourself and your feelings will help you to analyze the situation from a logical viewpoint. Understanding how to get past being overly defensive will help you cultivate meaningful healthy relationship and give you peace of mind.

Dealing with people that have dramatic personalities can be very stressful and draining.  It is important to protect your peace of mind by not allowing yourself to get close to or involved in the life of a drama queen or king. 

One type of unhealthy relationship is when you are dating a needy person. This is the type of relationship that can make you feel smothered. It’s the type of relationship that can lead to jealousy, physical and mental harm. If you want to avoid being in a relationship with a needy person, you must be able to spot the behavior before it’s too late.

Some people are borderline narcissists meaning, they don’t have a clinical disorder, but they do show the behavior traits of a narcissist. Unfortunately, when you are in a relationship with a narcissist you may feel like something is not right but not quite sure what the problem is. Narcissists are great at manipulating you to make you believe, “it’s all in your head” or that nothing is really wrong.

Getting divorced was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Not because of the money, or selling our house, or physically separating. The reason it was so difficult for me was that it was the first time, I had admitted that my safety, mental and physical wellbeing was the most important thing in my life. I had to put myself first, I had to surrender to the pain, I had to allow myself to hurt, to cry, and to break.

As a former, “good girl”, I am here to tell you, everyone does not deserve your love, your time or your attention. Being “good” is not equivalent to being wise and understanding how to gain respect and kindness from others.

Narcissist personality types are some of the worse types of behavior to deal with when creating a life, you love. So, it’s super important to understand the traits, behavior of narcissists, and how to stop attracting them into your life.

These are the traits that will keep you single or just slowly cripple your relationship. The interesting thing is, they are all connected to confidence.