The old adage says actions speak louder than words, but in modern relationships, it’s easy to forget just how powerful that is. You can say “I love you” a thousand times, but if those words aren’t backed by daily commitment, they mean very little. The quote sets a clear standard: “A real man doesn’t just…
Understanding Possessive In-Law Behavior and How to Navigate It Quick Answer: A possessive mother-in-law displays 12 key behaviors: disrespecting boundaries, monopolizing her son’s time, gossiping behind your back, communicating through her son instead of directly, driving wedges in the marriage, creating conflict, sabotaging plans, excluding you from family events, causing chronic stress, badmouthing you to…
Six tips when talking to someone you’re worried about. THE BASICS Source: Curious Colleciibles /Pixabay Kate’s best friend at work is Simone, and she’s worried about her. At the last staff meeting, Simone made some comments that seemed inappropriate and out of context to the discussion. Knowing Simone’s history, she’s wondering if Simone was high…
In today’s world of social media validation and self-promotion, distinguishing between healthy confidence and narcissistic behavior has become increasingly challenging. Understanding the warning signs of narcissism can help protect you from entering or remaining in harmful relationships. Understanding Narcissism Narcissism is characterized by excessive self-importance, a constant need for attention and admiration, and an inability…
KEY POINTS: Here are a few phrases that I have heard from parents and professionals to excuse atypical behaviors of boys: That’s Just How Boys Are No, it is not, which is my response when discussing the atypical behaviors seen in boys. While behaviors in boys vary depending upon the child, some atypical patterns of…
Why narcissists get jealous. Six Ways to Spot a Narcissist’s Jealousy Towards You. Narcissists often experience jealousy due to their deep-seated insecurities. Despite their inflated ego and grandiose self-image, they have low self-esteem and a sense of fragility beneath the surface. This underlying vulnerability can cause them to feel threatened by the success or attention…
What all detours to total-jerkdom have in common. KEY POINTS: For diagnostic purposes, it’s enough to have DSM-like rubrics for categorizing difficult people: If a subject has X number of these descriptive traits, it’s fair to describe them as having this or that condition. For greater diagnostic accuracy, we can expand the rubrics and descriptions. There’s psychopath,…
The question of whether narcissists can experience genuine love has puzzled relationship experts, mental health professionals, and countless individuals who’ve found themselves entangled with narcissistic partners. The answer, as with most aspects of human psychology, is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. Understanding Narcissism: A Spectrum, Not a Switch Before examining whether narcissists…
We come from non-profit roots with an engaged community at Fitness Hacks for Life. Now we’ve created our sister site, Thera Connect, to expand our impact. We’re building something meaningful, and we’re asking you to join us.
Ready to make a difference?
Let’s Connect