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A four-step guide to freeing yourself from emotional abuse and thriving
Incorrect things your parents may have taught you
There is a film called Dogtooth where the “children” think Frank Sinatra is their grandfather and the word “telephone” means salt shaker....
10 relationship red flags (external)
If you landed on this page, you probably have some serious doubts about your relationship. You started with hopes and dreams, but now you...
What chronic abuse looks like, through Britney Spears’ statement.
As many of you, I’m sure, who listened to Britney Spears’ statement, I am shocked. Of course, an investigation is needed to look into the...
Tips for starting couples therapy
In my previous blog post I wrote about the reasons to not go to couples therapy. If you do decide that you want to try couples therapy...
Stuff ain’t love: no, he’s not spoiling you
The other day, I saw on my Instagram feed a photo of designer products. Very expensive, very fancy, very exclusive. One of these bags...
What is gaslighting and why it happens
The definition of gaslighting is to “manipulate (someone) by psychological means into doubting their own sanity”. I mentioned in my first...
How to recognise an entitled partner
Has your partner’s life taken over yours? Have you become their secretary? Are you the one fixing their problems? Do you have to plan...
10 signs you’re dating someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder
There are many articles online outlining the characteristics of people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder but, in my experience, real...
Why it’s tricky to recognise emotional abuse
“This is abuse,” our therapist said. I was kind of shocked to hear this word. I went away, thinking about it. She was right. This was...
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