What Are Flying Monkeys? The term “flying monkeys” originates from The Wizard of Oz, where the Wicked Witch uses the monkeys to carry out her bidding. In the context of narcissistic relationships, flying monkeys refer to the people—often friends, family, […]
Do you have a parent who seems caring and helpful on the surface but shows manipulative behaviors, dismissiveness, and emotional outbursts? If so, you might be dealing with an altruistic narcissistic parent. This type of parent can be confusing to […]
Today, we’re diving deep into a concept that might feel a bit mysterious, even unsettling: the Shadow Self. This part of ourselves often goes unnoticed or is actively suppressed, yet it’s crucial to our personal growth and self-understanding. Let’s explore […]
When we hear about separation anxiety, we often think about it in terms of pets or children. However, what happens to children who never resolve their separation anxiety? They become adults with separation anxiety, and this is an issue that […]
We have things we want to accomplish and we get so excited about it but then we start and we immediately lose stamina or motivation. Why does this happen? Well, it’s because we focus a lot on the results and […]
In 1970 a psychologist named Dr.Gotmann and researcher Robert Leverson did a study on couples where they observed the way they dealt with conflict and then had them come back 9 years later to see how the relationship panned out. […]
Do you feel as if nothing ever goes your way and nothing you do is ever good enough? Maybe you feel like no one really shows you they care about you or you feel like you get taken advantage of […]
If you have a narcissist in your life that means when they are in the devaluing stage or they’re in that stage where they’re looking for a negative reaction, they will try to start an argument. Arguments in a relationship […]
Making decisions, for some of us, it can be the hardest part of our day. Deciding the little things like what to eat or wear and then there are the bigger decisions like what life path am I going to […]
Being able to depend on yourself and being self-reliant is so important but when it is done too much it can lead to anxiety, depression, burnout unnecessary pain, and failed relationships. That is why it is super important to be […]
