Think back to a time where you had to do something you did not fully want to do… perhaps going to your partner's favorite restaurant simply because it was easy. What about doing something you knew you shouldn't have been doing… such as watching the next episode of the...
Breaking a trauma bond can feel insurmountable at times. Its often a relationship that feels draining, crazymaking, or outright toxic. There’s a part of you that knows the relationship is unhealthy and wreaking havoc on your mental health, but the idea of leaving is...
Everyone has experienced jealousy before, but usually its jealousy in the moment. It might be over the mocha your best friend had at lunch while you suffered through a salad. Or, maybe it's over your boss's shiny new Ferrari. However, retroactive jealousy occurs when...
Can you spot the signs he doesn't want a relationship? Before you waste any more time on someone who isn't right, learn how to decode the confusing signals. It can be frustrating and hard to tell the difference between someone who is just naturally chilled-out and...
Financial abuse takes many forms and can sometimes be more subtle than physical, verbal or emotional abuse. One of the insidious aspects of financial abuse is that it can occur in any interpersonal relationship, from those with family members to a romantic...
Toxic relationships can be tricky to navigate, and it can be difficult to know when to leave a long-term relationship. It can also be a challenge to recognize the signs of a toxic relationship, if you’ve invested a lot of time into it - especially because not all...
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness characterized by intense emotional reactions that can affect mood, behavior, self-image, and relationships. According to recent studies, the condition affects 1.6% of the general population. As common as BPD is...
Currently, in a pandemic, more people than ever are turning to social media platforms to connect with their loved ones around the world. In fact, there has been an exponential increase in social media usage long young people in recent years even prior to the pandemic,...
Have you ever heard the phrase, "live in the moment"? Turns out, it's an impossible task. See, we can consciously perceive each moment as we become aware of it. But in reality our brain uses neuroception to make snap decisions up to ten seconds before we've even...