For example, if you experience a home fire that destroys everything you own, you can’t forget it, and now you know the devastating impact fires can have on people’s lives. What You See in Them Stays with You ©Article cover made by the author. In a narcissistic relationship, you face things you never expected. You endure behaviors that seem unreal, hear words of […]
Contrary to popular belief, narcissists do miss you, but not in the same way you miss them. They miss certain things about you, not you as a person. They process these feelings very differently. In this article, we will explore what’s going on in their minds. I’m going to share it all. But first, let me introduce myself. I’m Ryan, […]
When a narcissist realizes they’ve lost the “Genuine one,” it means they’ve lost their main support. This person isn’t just anyone, they’re like a pillar for the narcissist, always there to help. They’re totally committed and willing to do anything to save the relationship. Losing them is not something the narcissist can accept because they give an unmatched love and […]
If you’re like me, you’ve likely seen the word “limerence” a lot on social media recently. Wondering what it’s all about, I decided to find out more and understand what it means. In the early 1970s, psychologist Dorothy Tennov made up the word “limerence” in her book “Love and Limerence.” She used it to talk about a strong feeling people […]
Lately, I’ve realized that I often make things harder for myself. Instead of feeling my emotions, I just think about them. What usually happen, maybe because I write, is that I try to look at everything from different angles. I think that if I check out all possibilities, I’ll understand better and move forward. But things don’t always turn out […]
If there’s a narcissist in your life, you likely feel frustrated, confused, manipulated, and tired of their constant tricks. I have some tips to help you deal with a narcissist. These tips can make your relationship with them easier, whether they are a parent, friend, co-worker, partner, or sibling. Okay, let’s look at the five tips! Tip one: Understand they […]
As an empath, you may find that you keep attracting narcissists and ending up in the same kinds of relationships. I want to be clear — this isn’t because empaths are foolish or easily tricked, despite what a popular article might say. That’s not completely true. But there are certain things about how narcissists and empaths think that make it hard for […]
Lots of people know about external boundaries, but the ones inside you are super important too. They can actually stop you needing to set boundaries with others. Photo by Tobias Aeppli on Pexels Imagine there’s this energy bubble around you, holding your thoughts and feelings. If you think others can mess with it and you have to handle that, it […]
Let’s say after saying goodbye to his wife and daughter, my friend got into his car and started driving to work. Right away, he called another woman. This became a habit for him. He didn’t want to be honest or take responsibility in his relationships. So, he started cheating and having affairs. He convinced himself he was the victim and […]
