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A long time ago, I was talking to a fellow dating coach about a situation I was having with an ex.
“Go look up gaslighting,” he told me.
Then he told me a story about a woman from his past. [Read more…] about 3 Uncomfortable Truths I Discovered about Narcissism
When you first realize your relationship is toxic, it’s like a light bulb goes on.
All that stuff he does to you isn’t just the normal behavior of a guy who gets irritated and loses his temper sometimes.
It’s the behavior of someone who’s controlling you. [Read more…] about How to Leave a Toxic Relationship
Do you ever think about the guys you got caught up in…
Who you didn’t see through until it was too late?
I do. I wonder how I could have been so stupid. How I could have missed the signs. [Read more…] about Avoid These Guys Like the Plague
High blood pressure … belly fat … increased risk of heart attack and diabetes.
Those are the health risks of … what?
You probably guessed being overweight, but [Read more…] about 3 Unexpected Signs of a Toxic Relationship
Once you give your heart to someone, it’s so hard to take it back.
But some people just aren’t worth it.
And this guy, whoever he is, is no longer worth it.
You’d be over him tomorrow [Read more…] about How Do You Stop Loving a Toxic Person?
I was once in a relationship with a man who’d figured out a great way to come out of every argument on top.
All he did was accuse ME of what HE was doing…
Or thinking about doing. [Read more…] about Why Does He Accuse You of Things You Didn’t Do?
Most of us have ended up—at least ONCE in our life—in a shouting match with someone we love.
Sometimes, it’s necessary. You’ve both got so much pent up frustration and so many things you haven’t been able to say that you’ve just got to get it all out. [Read more…] about My Boyfriend Yells at Me
How often do you wake up in the morning, stretch your arms, think, “Today is going to be a GREAT day,” then take a quick glance at your phone to see if you’ve missed anything overnight…
Only to get hit in the face by the kind of comment NO ONE wants to see that early in the morning. [Read more…] about How to Deal with Online Harassment
Has a boyfriend ever told you that he knows what you’re REALLY thinking?
He knows what you REALLY meant.
He knows what you REALLY want.
And if you tell him otherwise [Read more…] about The Verbally Abusive Relationship with Patricia Evans
I was driving home one day and saw two people on the road ahead, enjoying an evening afternoon stroll. I recognized them—knew them, in fact, quite intimately—and slowed down, raising one hand to wave.
They jammed their heads lower. They twisted their bodies to the side, to put as much of their backs towards me as possible. [Read more…] about Let’s Pretend You Don’t Exist: The Dangers of the Silent Treatment
I was so happy when I saw my friend had changed his Facebook status to “in a relationship.”
He had been single for a long, long time.
His last girlfriend had really messed him over. I wasn’t sure he’d trust anyone again. [Read more…] about How to Avoid Online Dating Scams (Use This Tool)
Are you a kind, loving, and caring person who only wants the best for people?
If so, how often do you run into people who take advantage of your kind nature?
They expect you to listen to their problems but aren’t there when you need someone to talk to. [Read more…] about How to Protect Yourself from Energy Vampires
How often have you found yourself saying…
“He’s such a jerk”?
You’re sitting with your girlfriends, and you just can’t hold it in any longer. You’ve got to tell them what he’s done this time. You love the guy, but honestly? He does your head in. [Read more…] about Is There Anything Wrong with Name Calling in a Relationship?
It is so hard to find someone you like.
That’s why you don’t just throw a relationship away. It took you so much time and effort to get here. Sure, it’s not perfect, but no relationship is.
I used to believe that if you wanted to make a relationship work, you could. [Read more…] about 5 Warning Signs Your Relationship is Toxic
If you met Derek, you’d be impressed.
Such a gentleman. A charming flirt. Gracious and sociable. The kind of man you’d want on your arm at a social function.
If you talked to his ex-wife, you’d hear a different story. [Read more…] about Why Good People Do Bad Things—Then Deny It
