As a relationship expert, I often meet individuals like Sara, Chris, and Jenna who struggle to leave partners who repeatedly hurt, ignore, or disrespect them. While it’s easy to say, “If they treat you badly, just leave,” the rea…
A few years back, a friend of mine faced challenges with infertility. Amid her depression and disappointment, her mother-in-law offered some unexpected advice: “Parenthood isn’t everything,” the older woman said. “You dedicate ye…
The covert narcissist uses tactics like love-bombing and emotional withdrawal to exert control. Na rcissists are often seen as possessive and controlling. They want to know your location, who you're with, and what you're …
Can a statement be considered a "lie" if the person doesn't recognize what is real? "A person fully development is realized through the complete emergence from narcissism." One of Freud’s significant insig…
The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a fierce advocate for women’s rights, was unwavering in her belief that women and men should share equally in raising children. She emphasized that this is crucial for achieving…
We are at a critical juncture in history, with the unprecedented possibility of electing the first Black woman as President of the United States. If you’ve been following the news, you’ve witnessed the flood of criticism directed…
"Nothing is more misleading," said Darcy, "than the appearance of humility. It is often just carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast." — Jane Austen Jane felt overwhelmed. Breakfast quickly tu…
Magic Live is one of the largest magic shows in the world, and this is my first experience attending. It's incredibly exciting! As I meet some of my magic idols here, I'm inspired to write about a recent study that crosse…
In the quest for deeper connections and intimacy, couples often turn to relationship counselors for guidance. While some suggestions from relationship experts are helpful and grounded in research, many are impractical and unreali…
Feeling immobilized by the weight of depression can be like trying to move through an invisible current of water. There are days when the burden of depression can make it feel almost impossible to get out of bed. On the outside, …
Why do women cheat? Is it for emotional fulfillment? For revenge? In most relationships, partners either explicitly or implicitly agree that their relationship is exclusive, and fidelity is crucial. When someone cheats, they brea…
You don’t want to fight, or even if you do, whether it is with a friend or your partner, you want to resolve it without it taking a significant toll. Here are four important steps to master to help you avoid fighting, and they do…