Codependency is an unhealthy way of relating to others, usually learned as a coping skill as a child. It’s characterized by being dependent upon another person in an unhealthy way for your happiness. For me, that person was the drug that made me feel good. I spent a lot of time doing whatever I could […]

If you’re in a relationship and you feel like you’re going a bit crazy, you could be contending with a variety of issues.  Typically, a healthy relationship won’t make you feel like you are going insane. Sure, you may experience conflict every now and then, but you’re able to work it out without either of […]

Not every narcissist is the loud, boisterous one in the room vying for everyone’s attention with their grandiose stories of accomplishments. Sometimes there are covert narcissists who fly under the radar, but they still have some exaggerated needs for admiration. Perhaps you wonder sometimes about someone in your life or maybe an ex. Could they […]

If you are in a relationship or are married, then you may be aware that relationships don’t just automatically go smoothly.  The honeymoon stage is wonderful, but it doesn’t typically last forever. Rather, healthy, happy relationships take work. Maybe the term “work” doesn’t sound appealing. Let’s look at it as effort. Happy relationships take effort. […]

Most people going into a marriage tend to believe it will work out.  If you ask newlyweds if they believe that they’ll ever experience a divorce, most of them will firmly say, “No way. We adore each other!” However, statistics show that the divorce rate is upwards of 40 percent. This means that at least […]

Being in a relationship with a narcissist or severely manipulative person can be quite challenging. Someone who is diagnosed with narcissism is said to have a personality disorder – namely, narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Many people throw this label around easily, but remember, NPD is a mental health disorder. By this, I mean not everyone […]

From a boost in self-esteem to romantic attraction, it’s safe to say that grooming is an important aspect in dating and life in general that men shouldn’t take for granted. The beauty industry tends to focus mostly on women, and we are used to seeing ads for shampoos, cosmetics, razors, nail polish and deodorants for […]

Many of us grow up watching fairy tales that turn out perfectly. Consciously or unconsciously, we pick up the idea that we would love to live happily ever after with that special someone in marriage. One reason we date is because we want to discover if this person is the one we could spend the […]

In the traditional view of gender as binary, you could either be male or female. Non-binary is an "umbrella" term with which people define themselves when they don't feel comfortable with mainstream gender labels.  Having a non-binary identity does not mean you reject entirely any aspect of being 'male' or 'female.' Rather, it means you […]