Dating in 2025 feels like walking through a minefield of behaviors that can wreak havoc on relationships. We all know about ghosting and breadcrumbing by now, but there’s a darker undercurrent of toxic dating trends …
9 Toxic Ways Projecting Insecurities Ruins Relationships
In relationships, projecting insecurities is a silent saboteur. It creates tension and, if unchecked, leads to emotional disconnection. Projection happens when we unconsciously transfer our fears, flaws, or doubts onto our partner. Instead of owning …
9 Deceptive Alpha Male Traits: How to Spot Fakes
The concept of the “alpha male” can be enticing, often linked to leadership, strength, and confidence. But not all who present themselves as such are genuine. In fact, there are many fake alpha males who …
Emotionally Reactive? 7 Easy Ways to Stop
Sometimes I am the emotionally reactive person in my relationship. In fact, a recent event, where I lost my usual cool, brought me to write this blog post. I live in a rural area. There …
What’s Behind the Alarming Decline in Dating Among Women?
While there can be many factors behind the decline in dating among women, one significant aspect is an increased awareness of abusive behaviors and a desire to avoid unhealthy relationships. Many women are more informed …
11 Toxic Male Attitudes That Encourage Women to Stay Single
In today’s world, more and more women are opting to stay single by choice, and it’s not because they can’t find love, but because they are tired of toxic masculinity, and encountering the same old, …
Power and Control: The Absolute Core of Abusive Relationships
In the time I’ve spent studying abusive relationships, I noticed a recurrent theme, like a broken record, that power and control are indeed at the very core of every relationship with abuse present. Abusive behavior …
Incel Phenomenon Revealed: 9 Critical Facts Women Must Know
The rise of the Incel Phenomenon isn’t just another blip in internet culture; it’s a movement with roots that women, in particular, need to understand deeply. The term “incel”—short for involuntary celibate—began as a way …
Broken Woman Syndrome: The Tragic Downfall of Strong Women
Strong women don’t just crumble overnight. Their descent into what many are calling Broken Woman Syndrome is often a slow, painful unraveling, meticulously fueled by emotional manipulation, psychological abuse, and toxic relationships. While the term …
11 Hidden Points of No Return for Women in Relationships
In relationships, the term “points of no return” often evokes dramatic images of irrevocable breakups or explosive confrontations. But for many women, this critical juncture manifests in subtler, more nuanced ways. Understanding these less obvious …