Dealing with a narcissist can drain your energy and blur your sense of self. Narcissistic individuals often push limits, making it hard to maintain healthy relationships. Setting boundaries is essential to protect your well-being and regain control. Drawing from Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s book It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People , this post offers five practical tips to help you establish clear, firm boundaries with the narcissist in your life. Underst

It's autumn and the motivation to leave the house is at an all time low. The temperature's dropping, as are the leaves, and comfort shows are playing in my home now more than ever - one being Sex and the City. If you know anything about the show, it...hasn't exactly aged well. I knew the line was coming, but I still visibly cringed when Carrie Bradshaw noted, "I'm not even sure bisexuality exists. I think it's just a layover on the way to Gaytown."  Surely her friends called

"I just feel like I'm their parent sometimes, and that they don't consider how their actions affect me. It's so exhausting and I feel so distant from them," Does this sound like you? If so, you may have struggles related to having an emotionally immature parent. Emotional immaturity in parents can significantly shape their adult children's lives, affecting their emotional health and interpersonal relationships for years to come. One of my most recommended books on the topic

Narcissism is often a buzzword thrown around in casual conversations. However, its real meaning is much more complex than simply calling someone self-absorbed. True narcissism involves a serious personality disorder that can deeply affect relationships. In this post, we'll cover five signs that your loved one might have narcissistic traits, helping you understand this behavior more clearly. It's important to remember that this content is for informational purposes only and no