When we talk about low self-esteem in a relationship symptoms, it is difficult not to mention the song Half a Man by Dean Lewis. The lyrics of the song go like, “I’ve been running from my demons, afraid to look behind. I’ve been running from myself, afraid of what I’d find. But how am I …
A mental health professional sheds light on verbal abuse in relationships, its signs, effects and ways to cope
Very few things are as painful as a person turned against themselves. Self-hatred is deeply corrosive to the individual in question, and the relationships they form with others. You see, healthy relationships comprise healthy individuals, and self-hatred is anything but healthy. Much like slow poison, it kills your sense of self.
Raise your hand if you’ve watched the Netflix show You. Keep your hand raised if you’ve done anything remotely similar to what Joe Goldberg did in the initial stages. Obsessive thoughts, wild fantasies, all-consuming hopes, and borderline stalking. Did you do all of this with the firm conviction of being in love? You can’t see …
One of the biggest red flags of an unhealthy relationship is disrespect. If your partner doesn’t understand your desires, needs, the people who are important to you, your routine, and professional commitments, that’s when a lack of respect in a relationship becomes apparent. Even though respect is often an underrated aspect of a relationship, the …
A narcissist is amusing to observe, exhausting to talk to, infuriating to work with, and toxic to date. It’s perfectly natural to wonder how to make a narcissist miserable. They’ve been pressing your buttons for far too long. I’m at your service with these 13 things you can do to outwit a narcissist!
Clinical psychologist Kranti Sihotra Momin explains why it’s important to spot romantic manipulation in relationships and protect yourself.
Understanding the warning signs of a complacent marriage or relationship can be the beginning of the end of your problems. Here are the most common 9 signs of complacency in a relationship.
Considering the emotional toll being unseen or unheard by a partner or loved one can take on your mental health, it’s critical to understand how to cope with this unhealthy relationship dynamic.
