Ghosting and Gaslighting Revisited

gaslighting and ghosting

Gaslighting And Ghosting Are Destructive And Real The term gaslighting, of course, comes from a mid-century movie in which a husband tried to kill his wife by altering her reality and making her think she was crazy. Ghosting is a new term and began to describe the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone […]

Do You Know What Makes People Passive-Aggressive

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Are You Familiar With The Term Passive Aggressive Sometimes people act in ways that make us feel bad but it’s hard to put into words why. It could be passive-aggressive behavior. Passive-aggressive behavior can take many different forms, but some common examples include procrastination, deliberately doing things inefficiently, and making excuses. The term “passive-aggressive” is […]

Know The Signs Of An Abusive Relationship

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Sometimes Abuse Becomes So Normal We Don’t Even Know It’s Happening Know this, if you are in an abusive relationship, there is no shame in that and it happens to many people. The main question is, are you safe and are you aware of all the abuse taking place? See, abuse can be confusing. It’s […]

Surefire Ways To Improve Your Relationship

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Here’s How To Improve Your Relationship Today If the last few years have miserable, here are some ways to improve your relationship. Let’s be honest, if you’ve been in your relationship for more than a couple of years, it’s safe to assume the bloom is off the rose. We all become real people in time. […]

Stop Feeling Sorry For Yourself

Feeling sorry for yourself

Feeling Sorry For Yourself Doesn’t Help Feeling sorry for yourself can lead to all kinds of woes. It can lead to substance use and relationship difficulties. In short, it becomes a bad habit you might want to break. When I was growing up my father kept a ledger in his head of what I cost: […]

How To Live With A Drinker When You’re Sober

how to live with a drinker when you're sober

You can learn to live with a drinker if it won’t challenge your own sobriety I learned to live with a drinker and it’s not always easy, but it’s the choice I’ve made. This may not be the right choice for you, so if you feel that living with someone who drinks alcohol is too […]