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here are 4 research-backed ways to find moments of connection with loved ones and strangers A woman and her fiancé joke and laugh together while playing video games after a long day. A college freshman interrupts verbal harassment aimed at a neighbor, who expresses gratitude as they walk home together. A man receives a phone

The wound of being ‘too intense’   What is Toxic Family Dynamics? Toxic Family Dynamics come in various forms and can damage a child’s development in visible and invisible ways. Some of the toxic family dynamics that sensitive/ intense children can get locked into include: Having depressed or emotionally blank parents, having controlling parents, enmeshment, having

Why Do Narcissists Date Younger Women? When self-esteem enhancement is the main goal, a younger woman is the answer.   KEY POINTS Narcissistic men often choose to date much younger attractive women because they view them as status-enhancers. A younger woman is more likely to be impressed by a narcissist than a woman his own

8 Common Myths About Intimate Relationships Dynamics saw repeatedly in struggling couples.   The many ways that people seek, build or destroy their relationships, never cease to captivate me. After more than four decades and a hundred thousand plus hours of observing these interactions, I am still intrigued.   There are many relationship behaviors that