An adult can choose to live with or without a narcissist, and it is up to that adult to decide whether or not to weather the storm(s). What about the children, the sons, and daughters, living with a narcissistic parent? They have no choice in remaining with the narcissist and are ready victims for his abuse as they have neither the knowledge nor the power to defend themselves. How do they develop and do Narcissists raise Narcissists?...
The feeling of being loved is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? It is after all, beautiful to be in love. However, the experience can be all-consuming and make you feel like you can tackle anything. Yet, expressing these feelings, especially for the first time, can sometimes be more challenging than it seems. It can be quite difficult to come up with the right words to express your feelings to a lover but don’t worry....
The subtext that lies behind this simple message has the whole power to this situation. Whereas, whether you should text your ex a happy birthday or not depends on the terms you left on. The situation will be less complicated if you know beforehand the reason why you want to wish your ex a happy birthday. Don’t wish them a happy birthday out of the blue. If you haven’t been talking with your ex for some time, wishing them a happy birthday would stir up your past....
In families with one or more narcissistic members, the dynamics are inherently dysfunctional. Children often grow up feeling confused, insecure, and afraid. They may not know who to trust, and they usually blame themselves for the problems occurring at home. Many times, a narcissist will use scapegoats to project their anger. Family Scapegoats allow them to displace all the blame onto something else. Rather than own personal accountability over their actions, the narcissist can continue to live how they normally live without any real consequences....
A favored label of therapists and mental health staff is to describe someone who cares about a person with a mental health condition as an “enabler” or “facilitator”. Whilst this label would be an asset in a teacher, trainer or HR professional and would mean they were good at their job, in mental health terms and in conditions where the person “suffering” is in denial of their condition, it means the opposite....
Have you been asking yourself, why is my ex posting so much on social media? There are several reasons why this might be including: They feel lonely, he/she is trying to get your attention, or they want you to believe they’re living their best life after the break-up. Unfortunately, relationships don’t always work out as planned; you were both crazy about each other when you first got together, but a few months down the line, things started going wrong....
Trying to decode why your ex is acting and sounding miserable will be hard and impact you a lot. If your ex is miserable but not interacting with you then spotting these signs isn’t easy. You will get a lot of mixed signals and you’ll be confused most of the time. The best thing that you can you is to reflect from afar. Even if you initiated the breakup or not interacting with your ex in these moments might make the situation worse....
That transition from dating into a real relationship can be overwhelming. You feel ready to move forward but aren’t sure if he feels the same. You’ll be able to know if he is dating you exclusively by the vibes that he gives to you. You’re his priority, he is very transparent, wants to know bits and pieces of your soul….. The list will be completed after defining the difference between ‘Exclusive Dating’ and ‘Being in a relationship....
There are things most men do when they’re into someone whether they’re a boss, a coworker, or even a friend. That’ll be easy to spot. The most important thing in finding out if your boss is into you is to know/notice his intentions and acknowledge how you feel or what your response to it could be. The best thing that you can do is take notes about his personality. Whether it is his personality that makes him a flirt and he is just playing around, or he is flirting because he truly likes you....
Well, figuring out whether a guy likes you can be a difficult task, especially when you like him back. There’s a cocktail of emotions interfering with your logic, hell, this is not an easy puzzle! There’s a lot more than verbal expressions to communication, especially when it comes to feelings. It’s the body language, eye contact, way of talking and so much more that can help us figure out how he’s feeling about us....
First, let me explain how to make him laugh through texting and what type of texts we can send. So, how to really make him laugh? You do not have to be a comedian to do it, just follow these tips: Be silly, be you, be unique. Whatever you write, just be confident about it, be you. Or if you copy any of the funny texts I’ve listed below, feel free to add a little spice of your own....
It’s a wound that takes time, tears, and therapy to heal. Despite our fears, we keep on loving and being vulnerable with our partners. We put our hearts on the table taking the risk to be tormentingly wounded. A partner’s friendship with an ex puts us in a similarly vulnerable position. That fear starts kicking in before you know it. Dating a guy who is friends with his ex can be a bit challenging if you let yourself be governed by fear and insecurities....
It’s a decision based on your impulsive decisions or your ex’s post-breakup behavior. That’s something you might predict but sometimes it’s uncontrollable and intrusive thoughts win. The most important thing to ask yourself is if you are breaking the No contact on purpose or accidentally. Sometimes it might be the situation or the people that you are interacting with that make you do it. To be more specific, if you were in a relationship with a narcissistic partner, they might manipulate you to break it....
Especially, if you have an anxious attachment style then you tend to start and speculate. Well, the reasons that could have impacted his behavior can be numerous. If a guy doesn’t text you for a day can mean a lot of things. That depends on what type of relationship you have with one another. He might be tired of always initiating the conversation, has a busy day, or just needs more time to contact you....
“My husband looks at other females on Instagram” is a common complaint amongst women. Are you feeling disrespected and insecure because your husband always looks at other women on Instagram? Have you checked his account and discovered he follows a load of hot women who look nothing like you? Not only does he follow them, he comments on their scantily clad photos, letting them know he finds them attractive! Or even worse, he’s sending some of these women private messages trying to arrange a hook-up!...
No texting back to accept their ‘apologies’, not accepting their gifts, avoiding meeting them, blocking them everywhere, not hanging out in groups with mutual friends, or following one another on social media. While doing No Contact with a narcissist or any type really, the biggest concern is if the No Contact will work on your ex and whether your ex will come back after being distant. Yes, he or she will come back....
You’re So Vain, I bet you think this song is about you? Carly Simon stated that she wrote “You’re So Vain” was inspired by three men she knew, one of whom was Warren Beatty, famous womaniser of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s whom even Madonna at her most rapacious could not tame. As the song suggests, there are men and fewer women, who have difficulty expressing love in a mature way and for whom, sex is divorced from the notions of a shared relationship....
A kiss on the cheek is more widely socially accepted, a kiss on the lips is sensual and usually shared by two partners, and a kiss on your wrist might just mean that the giver is trying to initiate something more. Forehead kisses are special and usually reserved for special people in our lives. It’s not something you mindlessly give around. What a forehead kiss means is that you are protected, loved, and respected....
It leaves you confused, feeling in denial, and broken. A guy might ignore your texts or calls for various reasons. Maybe he wants you to chase him, he’s uncertain about his feelings, or he might’ve been dating someone else. It depends on the type of text he sends and the time frame of detachment if you should reply or not. I know that it triggers you and at that moment you feel overwhelmed....
Most women want supportive, meaningful relationships with their partners. So, what happens when you really love someone- but you want more than what he’s offering? Should you walk away when he won’t commit? What if you’re stuck in that stagnant place where he won’t commit, but won’t let go? How much time should you give him? Is it better to keep talking about how you feel and what you want, or should you just cut your losses and leave?...
