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- Triggering Cascade, Trauma Imprinting, and Total Reactance - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2019 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" "Triggering cascade" is when a seemingly minor trigger results in vastly disproportional trauma. Painful memories, replete with the attendant negative emotions, are walled behind mental barriers: combinations of dams and ...
Views: 446 - Dear Dr. Romance: I feel my sister's life is in danger - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I recently stumbled upon your article "Friends in Need: Interventions for Domestic Violence." The information you provided resounded heartily with me. Last fall my brother in law discharged a weapon DIRECTLY NEXT to my sisters head. She was 8 months pregnant at the ...
Views: 222(1 vote) - *** End Your Silent Suffering! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from LeTicia LeeWhy are you reading this article? Why does it resonate with you? Are you in bondage to a loveless marriage, soul-less job/career, in financial debt, anorexic or bulimic? Are you addicted to porn, drugs, video games, social media or alcohol? Did you ever think social media and video games ...
Views: 243(1 vote) - 5 Ways You Are Ruining Your Unicorn Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2019 from bengio dannyThere are plenty of articles and books out there suggesting people how we can have better sex, a better orgasm, or pieces like "5 Ways You Can Take Your Relationship To The Next Level", and so forth. But how we can achieve those things we often don't hear much of those. Many couples have the ...
Views: 264(1 vote) - Child Abuse: What Beliefs Can Someone Have About The Opposite Sex If They Were Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperOne thing that early abuse and/or neglect can do is set someone up to have serious relationships problems as an adult. They could be used to having relationships that are dysfunctional. Then again, it could be far worse, with them having had a number of relationships that were abusive. They ...
Views: 204 - Relationships: Can Childhood Trauma Define How Someone Sees The Opposite Sex? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAs an adult, someone can see the opposite sex as being one way, or they can see them as being another way. A very black and white way of looking at this would be to say that they can see them in a positive light or they can see them in a negative light. However, regardless of what view they ...
Views: 209 - Relationships: Is It Normal For Someone To Shut Down If Their Partner Is Not Responsive? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperAt the start of a relationship, one may find that their partner is fairly or even extremely responsive. What this means is that this person will listen to what they have to say, stop doing certain things if they have negative effect on them, and be open to feedback, amongst other things. In ...
Views: 232 - Codependency and Narcissists: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? (Part I) - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownFor this discussion, we are going to stick with our understanding of codependency as a system of distortions that exists on a continuum. Codependents learn personality traits that interfere with knowing one’s self and others. The people-pleasing aspect of codependency might drive the ignoring of ...
Views: 327(1 vote) - Abusive Traditions Disguised under Cultural Beliefs ! - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2019 from Dr. Mona AeyshaFrom centuries people have been learning about relationships and experiencing all kinds of abuse in their day to day life whether personally experiencing or through knowing about others’ stories. There are many kinds of abuse-child abuse, old age abuse and female-child abuse with various types: ...
Views: 275 - Brittany Gunderson Author - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2019 from Brittany GundersonI have started to help people become better, happier, and healthier in their lives. I work one on one with them to help prevent suicide and be there for them. I am opening up what I do with the world. For just $20 a week, I will work with you. You will learn and grow as I walk through ...
Views: 286 - Brittany Gunderson Author - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2019 from Brittany GundersonI have started to help people become better, happier, and healthier in their lives. I work one on one with them to help prevent suicide and be there for them. I am opening up what I do with the world. For just $20 a week, I will work with you. You will learn and grow as I walk through ...
Views: 287 - What is it like to have a Sugar Daddy? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2019 from jianghe chenSugar relationships are perhaps the most misunderstood ones out there. From misconceptions in the general public to uniformed newbies in the field “Sugaring” is often not the most socially acceptable thing. Like most controversial things, the general opinion on this is massively polarized. ...
Views: 417 - Unexpected Trauma after Abuse - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2019 from Darlene LancerCodependency robs us of a self and self-love. We’ve learned to conceal who we really are, because we grew up pleasing, rebelling against, or withdrawing from dysfunctional parents. This sets us up for trauma. As adults, even if we’re successful in some areas, our emotional life isn’t easy. ...
Views: 288(2 votes) - Borderline Personality Disorder, Relationships, and Healing - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Dr. Parul PatelWhat is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Described as emotional dysregulation, BPD entails a long-term behavior pattern starting at adolescence or young adulthood. BPD is defined by the inability to regulate emotions that manifest in self-image, interpersonally in relationships, ...
Views: 396(3 votes) - What Are The Pros And Cons Of Online And Real-Time Casinos? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2019 from Braden LoweIf you live in a place where gambling is legal, you might be familiar with the topic on the table that is casinos! People interested in safe and healthy gambling choose to play in a casino for endless entertainment and social interaction. Now there are two types of Monopoly casino available for ...
Views: 709 - Emotional Abuse: 3 Signs Your Spouse May Be Gaslighting You - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2019 from Anica OaksIn today’s world, many people find themselves unsatisfied with their marital relationships. If this is the case for you, now is the time to examine why your union has become unsavory. In many cases, people begin to suspect that the culprit for a substandard or abusive marriage is emotional ...
Views: 422(1 vote) - How to Heal from a Relationship with a Narcissist! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2019 from Dr. Anne Brown“Sometimes, you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes, in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself.” In our article about Leaving a Narcissist, I spoke about knowledge being your best weapon. Only with knowledge about what is happening, how it is happening, and how to counter ...
Views: 463(2 votes) - The Cycle of Battered Person Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2019 from William Heads– Battered Person Syndrome [BPS], sometimes known as “ battered woman syndrome,” is a form of emotional trauma which has been intensely studied since 1970, when the first book on the subject appeared. As I have read through the various lists of symptoms, cyclical dynamics, and aftereffects of ...
Views: 306(1 vote) - Top 3 Ways to Teach Your Child to Accept Children Who Are Different - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2019 from Laura St JohnYour children are going to encounter other children who are different than them. Here's three ways to teach your children to accept other children. 1. Understanding: We all have situations. There are always underlying circumstances that people are going through that they don’t outwardly ...
Views: 685(1 vote) - What You Should Know about Narcissists, Their Partners, & NPD - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2019 from Darlene LancerPoor Narcissus. The gods sentenced him to a life without human love. He fell in love with his own reflection in pool of water and died hungering for its response. Narcissism was named for him. Like Narcissus, narcissists only love themselves as reflected in the eyes of others. It’s a common ...
Views: 469(3 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: I want a man in my life that I can trust again. - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: After experiencing alot of physical and emotional abuse in my life, my last relationship was very damaging emotionally and physically. Now, many years later, I haven't had a serious relationship or even a date since. I've had two opportunities this year, but one wanted ...
Views: 380(2 votes) - Guidelines for Determining a Toxic Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownShould I leave my relationship? This question is probably one of the top ten reasons people have come into my practice asking for help. I am a therapist who prefers to work preventatively. I would like someone who is in the market for a relationship to already be in therapy. A good therapist can ...
Views: 402(2 votes) - Should I Apologize To My Ex For Acting Crazy: Should I Apologize To My Ex Or Let It Go - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaShould I Apologize To My Ex For Acting Crazy: Should I Apologize To My Ex Or Let It Go When we believe we have hurt our ex, and are trying to get him back, it is natural to want to apologize for whatever wrongdoings we think we have committed. We may even try and apologize for something we ...
Views: 625 - He Left Me For Someone Else But Says He Loves Me: Why Did He Leave Me For Another Woman - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaHe Left Me For Someone Else But Says He Loves Me: Why Did He Leave Me For Another Woman "He left me for someone else but says he still loves me." There are so many things wrong with that statement. If you're the woman saying it, you already know that. When your boyfriend dumps you it's ...
Views: 371 - My Ex Cheated On Me With His New Girlfriend: My Ex Cheated And Left Me For Her - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaMy Ex Cheated On Me With His New Girlfriend: My Ex Cheated And Left Me For Her "My boyfriend broke up with me recently and gave me no reason why he was breaking up until recently I found that my boyfriend left me for another woman." Is this what you have in mind now? Lots of men do not have ...
Views: 343 - My Ex Reads My Messages But Doesn't Reply: How To Get Your Ex To Respond To Your Texts - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaMy Ex Reads My Messages But Doesn't Reply: How To Get Your Ex To Respond To Your Texts One of the things that people have to deal with when going through breakups is the differences in handling their emotions. Women, being more emotional, tend to panic and feel the urge to try to get their ex ...
Views: 969 - My Ex Won't Forgive Me For Cheating: He Won't Forgive Me For Cheating - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaMy Ex Won't Forgive Me For Cheating: He Won't Forgive Me For Cheating Cheating is one of the most difficult things for many relationships to overcome. We all have our own moral opinions and codes when we walk into a relationship and, to some degree, believe that the person we love most in the ...
Views: 726 - How To Get A Second Chance With Your Ex Girlfriend: Convince Her To Give You Another Chance - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaHow To Get A Second Chance With Your Ex Girlfriend: Convince Her To Give You Another Chance When a relationship comes to a sudden end, sometimes it feels like it is not real or it is not really the end especially when the relationship has many good memories. There are men who are in denial ...
Views: 292 - Regret Breaking Up With Her Months Later: Regret Breaking Up With Girlfriend - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaRegret Breaking Up With Her Months Later: Regret Breaking Up With Girlfriend Everyone makes mistakes now and again. Unfortunately some of those mistakes are life altering as is the case when you end a relationship and then regret it later. If you broke up with your girlfriend only to discover ...
Views: 513 - Dating Someone New But Miss My Ex: I Like Someone But I'm Not Over My Ex - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaDating Someone New But Miss My Ex: I Like Someone But I'm Not Over My Ex Hurt and confusion have been your closest companions ever since your partner walked out on you. You are broken hearted and it seems to be the most painful experience you ever had to deal with in your life. You are ...
Views: 288 - I'm In a Relationship but I Miss My Ex Girlfriend: I Still Love My Ex Girlfriend but I Have a Girlfriend - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaI'm In a Relationship but I Miss My Ex Girlfriend: I Still Love My Ex Girlfriend but I Have a Girlfriend If "I miss my ex girlfriend," has become your constant refrain, it is a sign that you need to get on with your life. However hard coping with the depression that follows the end of the ...
Views: 819 - My Ex Dumped Me but Still Tries To Make Me Jealous: Dumper Trying To Make Me Jealous - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaMy Ex Dumped Me but Still Tries To Make Me Jealous: Dumper Trying To Make Me Jealous Break ups are rough and what makes them even harder is having an ex who likes to push your buttons. How do you know that your ex is trying to make you jealous? The signs are usually very basic. One way is if ...
Views: 610 - Why Is My Ex So Cold and Heartless: Why Is My Ex So Cold and Distant - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaWhy Is My Ex So Cold and Heartless: Why Is My Ex So Cold and Distant In the aftermath of a breakup, you may notice that it is going to seem impossible to have an open discussion and really talk to your ex. No doubt, you are being met with a lot of resistance to sit down and really talk things ...
Views: 568 - How To Be Irresistible To Your Ex: How To Make Your Ex Want You Back So Bad - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaHow To Be Irresistible To Your Ex: How To Make Your Ex Want You Back So Bad It has happened to all of us at one point or another. That breakup that you did not want to happen does happen. Sometimes, you just let it go and go on with your life, but other times, you feel compelled to try to ...
Views: 514 - Is My Ex Still Attracted To Me: Signs Your Ex Regrets Dumping You - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaIs My Ex Still Attracted To Me: Signs Your Ex Regrets Dumping You Have you gone through a grueling breakup with your ex, and you find that you still have feelings for them? Do you feel pain knowing that the breakup was a mistake and you still want to get them back? But you want to know if ...
Views: 282 - Is My Ex Hurting Too: Signs He Is Hurting After The Break Up - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaIs My Ex Hurting Too: Signs He Is Hurting After The Break Up Breaking up with your ex can be a very trying time in your life. The heartache can run very deep, even making it difficult to focus on other important things in life such as work or hobbies. Whether your ex left you or you left your ...
Views: 819 - Still Hurting 2 Years After Breakup: Still Heartbroken Years Later - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaStill Hurting 2 Years After Breakup: Still Heartbroken Years Later Healing after breakup is never easy. Sometimes the end of a relationship hits you like a bus. You never even see it coming. Other times the warning signs are clear as day, but you never seem to see them until it's too late. ...
Views: 370 - Why Hasn't My Ex Boyfriend Tried To Get Me Back: Be Irresistible To Your Ex Boyfriend - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaWhy Hasn't My Ex Boyfriend Tried To Get Me Back: Be Irresistible To Your Ex Boyfriend Do you still have feelings for him but you don't know if he feels the same? Do you want him to come to you? Do you want to know how to make him want you back? When it comes to how to make him want you ...
Views: 329 - I Called My Ex and He Didn't Answer: Why Does My Ex Ignore My Phone Calls - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaI Called My Ex and He Didn't Answer: Why Does My Ex Ignore My Phone Calls Do you really want to know once and for all, why your ex is not returning your phone calls? Once you know where you are going wrong, you can then know why your ex is not calling you back. It is hard to be told that you ...
Views: 316 - He Cheated and Chose Her: He's Dating the Girl He Cheated On Me With - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaHe Cheated and Chose Her: He's Dating the Girl He Cheated On Me With So, your boyfriend broke up with you without any reason, and he does not want to tell you why he had broken up with you, but you have found after a while that he dumped you for another girl. Most women cry and beg their ex ...
Views: 615 - He Left Me For Someone Else Will It Last: My Boyfriend Left Me For Another Woman Will It Last - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaHe Left Me For Someone Else Will It Last: My Boyfriend Left Me For Another Woman Will It Last When my boyfriend broke up with me for another woman I was shocked. I thought he loved me. He didn't tell me the exact reason for our break up, but it didn't take long before I saw him out and about ...
Views: 301(1 vote) - I Told My Ex I Missed Him and He Didn't Reply: Told My Ex I Miss Him No Response - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaI Told My Ex I Missed Him and He Didn't Reply: Told My Ex I Miss Him No Response I'm sorry your relationship with your ex boyfriend didn't work out and you miss him dearly and need to figure out what to do. I know you still love him and think your relationship is still worth fighting for? I ...
Views: 281(1 vote) - My Ex Still Answers My Calls: Ex Boyfriend Answered My Call - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaMy Ex Still Answers My Calls: Ex Boyfriend Answered My Call Breakup's can be hard and though your heart is screaming "I want to get him back", you have to first make sure that he still has feelings for you. Going through the steps to get your man back in your life takes strength and lots ...
Views: 273 - He Won't Accept My Apology: I Apologized and He Didn't Reply - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaHe Won't Accept My Apology: I Apologized and He Didn't Reply Did your boyfriend break up with you over a mistake you made? Is he refusing to listen to you when you try to tell him you'll change and never do it again? Is he not answering your calls or texts anymore? Do you know if you could ...
Views: 415(1 vote) - How To Apologize To An Ex Boyfriend: I Apologized To My Ex Now What - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaHow To Apologize To An Ex Boyfriend: I Apologized To My Ex Now What Here's a great 3 part plan on how to apologize to get your ex back. Getting your ex back does not have to be difficult. Many have succeeded, yet many others tend to fail. What makes the difference? The way you apologize. ...
Views: 281(1 vote) - Why Is My Ex So Angry When He Broke Up With Me: Why Is My Ex So Angry When He Left Me - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaWhy Is My Ex So Angry When He Broke Up With Me: Why Is My Ex So Angry When He Left Me Your ex broke up with you, and that sent a chilling message that everything is over. Though you may not agree, your ex has forced you to by leaving you. But does that really mean that everything is through, ...
Views: 274 - My Ex Boyfriend Is Still Sexually Attracted To Me: Why Is My Ex Boyfriend Flirting With Me Again - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Lyra NoaMy Ex Boyfriend Is Still Sexually Attracted To Me: Why Is My Ex Boyfriend Flirting With Me Again You hooked up. You fell in love. You dated for a while, but things started falling apart. One fight led to another and you broke up. Some time has passed and now you're finding that your ex ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - Long Term Boyfriend Left Me For Someone Else: He Left Me For Someone Else Will He Come Back - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Lyra NoaLong Term Boyfriend Left Me For Someone Else: He Left Me For Someone Else Will He Come Back There can be many more hurtful things than hearing your boyfriend or even husband telling you he's leaving you for another woman. Millions of thoughts start rushing through your head such as who is ...
Views: 477 - My Boyfriend Left Me For Another Woman Can I Get Him Back: When He Leaves You For Another Woman - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Lyra NoaMy Boyfriend Left Me For Another Woman Can I Get Him Back: When He Leaves You For Another Woman One of the most humiliating things that can happen to any woman is the man in her life, the man she adores, leaves her for another woman. It leads to an assortment of difficult feelings including ...
Views: 314 - How To Get My Boyfriend To Give Me Another Chance: Convince Him To Give You Another Chance - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Lyra NoaHow To Get My Boyfriend To Give Me Another Chance: Convince Him To Give You Another Chance You messed up. We all mess up sometimes in our relationships but this time you know it's not something small that you can sweep under the rug. You've hurt your boyfriend deeply and you're very concerned ...
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