Money Trauma & Financial Abuse in Narcissistic Relationships Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash Money is a powerful tool of control, but when it intersects with abusive relationships, it takes on an even more insidious role. Financial abuse is a systematic…
Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash Blame-shifting is a form of emotionally abusive behavior in which someone avoids taking responsibility for their own problems by constantly blaming others or anything they can think of. A blame shifter will do something wrong…
Photo by Nadine Shaabana on Unsplash A narcissistic relationship is characterized by manipulation and control. A narcissist will manipulate and control you so that you can serve their selfish needs. They will use various subtle and insidious ways to supply themselves…
Photo by Julia Taubitz on Unsplash Our childhood does indeed play a significant role in how we currently live our lives. There is a strong connection between our challenging childhood upbringing and the attraction to narcissistic partners. A child’s development and…
Photo by The HK Photo Company on Unsplash In one way or another, we always hope that our partner is going to change to become the kind of partner we want. In fact, this is the main reason why people stay…
Photo by Kelli McClintock on Unsplash The end of any relationship is a painful experience, but when you add kids to the picture, it brings a more complicated aspect, which is how both parents will harmoniously meet their kids’ needs. In…
Photo by Alexander Lam on Unsplash Once you’ve exited that narcissistic relationship, you expect to finally be free from the clutches of someone who betrayed you. However, one thing is clear: while you might be physically liberated, their presence remains in…
Photo by Matthew Fassnacht on Unsplash Narcissists don’t operate in isolation. They utilize enablers and flying monkeys to execute their nefarious actions on their behalf. Flying monkeys and enablers are individuals who align with the narcissist’s narrative to advance their agenda.…
Photo by Carlos de Miguel on Unsplash In most toxic relationships, there’s a gray area that often arises when you discover that your partner is toxic, yet you can’t leave due to various reasons such as lack of support, planning an…
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash A common tendency among most survivors of abuse is to blame themselves for what happened in the relationship. Consequently, they find themselves caught in a cycle of self-blame, where they believe everything is their fault.…
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash The silent treatment is a passive-aggressive behavior wherein someone — whether it’s your partner, a loved one, or a friend — ignores you and stops communicating. People often use the silent treatment to indirectly convey their desires. However, when…
You’ve seen that couple who repeatedly break up and make up more than 365 times in a year, right? You might have also had that one friend or family member who has sworn multiple times that they will never go…
