Divorcing a toxic partner — a narcissist or antisocial personality, or a very manipulative person— can be very hard. So it is a good idea to have a plan when you set out to leave. You have to prepare physically, emotionally, psychologically. Straight off...
Divorce is a hard thing to do. But when you’re leaving or divorcing an emotionally abusive partner or a narcissist, things will be way harder. This is why you will need to build resilience. How? Here are a few ways to build your resilience. ...
When it comes to toxic relationships, my clients always take the blame for being sucked in. The number one question they ask me when they realise they are or were in a toxic relationship is “ Why me?”. Followed by: “How could I have been so...
I was once married to a narcissist. It lasted 21 years. Only, I didn’t know it at the time. I only started to see him and his games for what they were when I got away. “Nice people don’t necessarily fall in love with nice people.” ~ Jonathan Franzen Getting...
“Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option.” Maya Angelou Knowing when you’re an option to someone is hard. Often we don’t want to see the signs, but deep down we just know. I once was an option for someone. For a long time, I didn’t see, or...
Narcissists usually operate under the radar for quite a while. At least with the people they feed off. It’s usually easier for outsiders who are close to you to see that something is off in your relationship. But when you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, you...