Hello, my name is Amy, and I date narcissists.
You’d think I’d have figured this out before now.
I mean, I’ve been dating narcissists since my mid-twenties…
And I NEVER knew until recently. [Read more…] about Why I’m Attracted to Narcissists
How to Stay Strong
Setting Healthy Boundaries
What to Do When Your Boyfriend Yells at You
You’re driving down the street.
Listening to music, drifting with your thoughts.
It’s a leafy residential area with cars parked on either side. There’s not much room to drive.
You spot a car coming towards you [Read more…] about What to Do When Your Boyfriend Yells at You
Do You Get Caught in the Explanation Trap?
If only you could figure him out.
If you knew what was going through his head.
What it meant when he said X. What it meant when he did Y.
Then you’d never have to feel stressed about your relationship again. [Read more…] about Do You Get Caught in the Explanation Trap?
When Your Mother-In-Law is Driving You Crazy
Jennifer was embarrassed to admit it.
“I was lucky. I never had to deal with a mother-in-law. She died about three months before I met my husband.” Jennifer paused. “I’m sure I would have liked her, but would she have liked me?” [Read more…] about When Your Mother-In-Law is Driving You Crazy
Do Women Have the Right to Get Mad?
Rebecca Traister wants you to get good and mad.
“In the United States, we have never been taught how noncompliant, insistent, furious women have shaped our history and our present, our activism and our art. We should be,” she says. [Read more…] about Do Women Have the Right to Get Mad?
What’s Wrong with Wanting to Please Him?
All Casey wanted was to make him happy.
“I’ll do anything for him,” she said. “When I look at his house, I can see how much he needs a woman in his life. His fridge is empty. The shower is covered with mold. When I stay over, I do a little cleaning up and make him breakfast. His ex-girlfriend never did that for him.” [Read more…] about What’s Wrong with Wanting to Please Him?
Are You an Empath? Traits of High Sensitives
Some people are just sensitive.
They’re easily overwhelmed by crowds and noisy, chaotic environments.
They’re sensitive to things most people tolerate just fine: chemicals, fragrances, violent movies, the news. [Read more…] about Are You an Empath? Traits of High Sensitives
How to Deal with Toxic People | Dr. Rhoberta Shaler (Video)
Toxic people are everywhere. They’re work colleagues. They’re family members. Sometimes they’re even boyfriends or husbands.
They’re people who are bad for you. People who make you doubt yourself. People who take over your life. [Read more…] about How to Deal with Toxic People | Dr. Rhoberta Shaler (Video)
Will Breaking the Habit of Judging People Make You Happier?
Gabby Bernstein wants me to forgive everyone.
All my exes. Bullies. Mean bosses.
Everyone who ever did me wrong.
Even myself. [Read more…] about Will Breaking the Habit of Judging People Make You Happier?
‘No’ is a Mean Word
He’s asked you to stay for one more drink, and you know what that means. You’re not ready. What do you say?
Your boss has asked you to stay late to finish the project. You have a get-together with the girls scheduled for tonight. You’ve been looking forward to it all week. What do you say?
[Read more…] about ‘No’ is a Mean Word
