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 …
Empathic Ruptures in Relationships: 5 Critical Moments You Can’t Ignore
Most of us have probably had empathic ruptures in relationships at some point in our lives. As I wrote previously, in the context of relationships, empathic ruptures don’t happen only in romantic relationships — but …
Why Women Aren’t Seen as Fully Human by Men
Recently I ran across a rather mind-blowing, but evergreen, article from 2018 on The Cut with Terry Crews (a football player, actor and #MeToo activist) about the toxic culture of men not seeing women as …
Empathic Rupture: When the Essential Bond of Empathy Breaks
When I read an article about empathic rupture by Dr Psych Mom, I was intrigued. I thought back in time during my life when I’ve experienced this from other people. Oddly, the first thought I …
Healthy Boundaries in Relationships: Never Tolerate These 9 Behaviors
In cultivating fulfilling and respectful relationship limits, maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships is paramount. Whether with friends, family, or romantic partners, setting clear examples of healthy boundaries ensures mutual respect, understanding, and emotional well-being. To …
Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self: 30 Nuggets of Wisdom
What are the most valuable pieces of advice from my 54 year old self to my 20-Year-Old Self, and how can they impact the decision-making and personal growth of young adults today?
15 Clear Signs You’re Not Ready for a Relationship
Are you exhibiting any of these 15 signs that indicate you’re not be ready for a relationship? Find out if you’re truly prepared for a healthy and fulfilling romantic connection. Romantic affection acts as a …
Great Depression 2.0: 30 Frugal Lessons For Hard Times
How did people during the Great Depression era manage a frugal life, and what financial lessons can we learn from their experiences that we can use today? As a child, I used to sit wide-eyed …
15 Damaging Parenting Mistakes That Feed Narcissism in Children
Are you unknowingly making these 15 parenting mistakes that could be fueling narcissism in your children? Narcissists. The word seems so overused these days. You go in to any relationship forum, and it seems everyone …
Friendship Breakups: 8 Essential Ways to Heal From Ghosting
As someone who has experienced the pain of a friendship breakup, I understand the unique and often overlooked challenges that come with the end of a close bond.