1. Love Bombing: What Is It, How to Recognize It, and What to Do About It

    Ever heard the saying, "If it's too good to be true, it probably is"? This is exactly the case when it comes to love bombing, a term that the Cleveland Clinic refers to as "a form of psychological and emotional abuse [that] is often disguised as excessive flattery." In this article, you'll learn more about what love bombing is, what it looks like within a relationship, and how to deal with it. W…Read More

  2. Are You Living With a Narcissist?

    "Narcissism." The word is a mainstay in modern day cultural lexicon, and rooted in the fictional character Narcissus, from a myth by first century Roman poet Ovid about a man who was cursed by the gods and made to fall in love with his own reflection. These days, the term "narcissism" is thrown around quite a lot. People in the public and private eye are frequently labeled as "narcissist…Read More

  3. Is Someone Gaslighting You? How to Recognize This Deceptive Behavior (And What to Do About It)

    Have you ever felt (or were told) that you're "going crazy"? Maybe there was something "off" about a prior relationship you can't put your finger on. Perhaps your current partner frequently says things like "You're not remembering that correctly" or "That's not how it happened." While subtle, these signs often point to an underlying interpersonal dynamic that can be extremely detrimental. Read on …Read More