Blame shifting is an emotionally abusive behavior or tactic. Abusers have difficulty taking responsibility for problems. They go as far as necessary to attribute blame for their […]
Boundaries are an imaginary line that separates me from you. They separate your physical space, your feelings, needs, and responsibilities from others. Your boundariesBoundaries are an imaginary line […]
Cluster BCluster B Personality Disorders are characterized by dramatic, overly emotional, or unpredictable thinking or behavior. They More Personality Disorders are characterized by dramatic, overly emotional, or unpredictable […]
Co-Dependency is an emotional and behavioral condition that affects an individual’s ability to have a healthy, mutually satisfying relationship. It is also known as “relationship addiction” because […]
Co-Dependent Addiction has been referred to as “relationship addiction” or “love addiction.” The focus on others helps to alleviate our pain and inner emptiness, but in ignoring […]
Cognitive Dissonance occurs when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, or participates in an action that goes against one of these three, and experiences psychological stress because […]
Cycle of Abuse Cycle of Abuse The primary model that has been offered for how narcissists abuse their partners MoreThe primary model that has been offered for how […]
DenialDenial usually refers to someone who fails to recognize the significance or consequences of certain behaviors. More usually refers to someone who fails to recognize the significance or […]
Gradually, the target begins to see bright red flags that indicate a problem in this fantastical paradise. The narcissist will begin—subtly, insidiously, and covertly—to devalue his […]