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Covert narcissist (sometimes referred to as a vulnerable narcissist) is a term used to describe a narcissist who presents more subtly than the typical grandiose narcissist. This obscurity makes it harder to recognize if someone is a narcissist and can result in unhealthy relationship patterns.…

What is Emotional Abuse? Emotional abuse occurs when one person displays a pattern of controlling and manipulative behaviors towards another person. Emotional abuse can exist in romantic partnerships, family relationships, friendships, or workplace relationships. Victims of emotional abuse are often hesitant to terminate the relationship…

You used to enjoy socializing but now tend to avoid other people. It’s just easier and safer for you to be alone. It’s been a long time since you’ve felt like yourself and sometimes you don’t even know who you are. You struggle to focus…

What Causes People Pleasing? There’s a variety of reasons as to why you may be a people pleaser. Sometimes it’s an inherent personality trait, other times it’s a learned behavior. Childhood stressors or trauma can cause you to focus on other people to avoid tension…

Attachment describes how an individual emotionally bonds and connects to another. There are four adult attachment styles to describe how one perceives, behaves, and functions in a relationship. Types of Attachment Styles Secure: People who fall within the secure attachment category are effective communicators, comfortable…

Parents/caregivers are responsible for creating a safe and loving environment for a child to grow and develop their personality. If this environment becomes threatening or scary, the child is forced to focus on surviving and avoiding danger rather than developing a sense of self. As…