therelationshiprecipe.comMost 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 …
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.