Should you give in to their perception of you?
The core principle of everything I teach hinges on the importance of self-respect. I believe self-respect is the most crucial form of nurturing one can
Their past trauma and abuse isn’t the immediate issue in the relationship
The emotionally abusive person can have a traumatic past. Their abusive behaviors can have an abusive origin. Is it better to help them address their
How do you know when your heart is sealed?
The victim of hurtful or emotionally abusive behavior has a threshold. When they reach that threshold, their heart can seal permanently, never letting the hurtful
Is taking a break before breaking up the final blow to the relationship?
The thought of breaking up or separating from a toxic person can be a difficult decision to make. But taking a break before a breakup
How you describe the challenges in your relationship can reveal if youre being emotionally abused
The language you use to describe your relationship and how you’re getting along with the other person says a lot. If you’ve ever wondered if
Should you make a list of everything they’re doing wrong and hand it to them?
What would happen if you decided to write them a loving, supportive letter outlining all of their hurtful behaviors in hopes they’ll read it and
Avoid getting trapped into an emotional prison from which you can’t escape
The cycle of high ups and deep downs in a relationship is like being trapped in an emotional prison. There are moments of freedom and
What are the chances of an emotional abuser healing and the relationship surviving?
I recently received an insightful message from a listener who is on a journey to heal from emotionally abusive behaviors. This person expressed that they
Why they don’t stop hurting you when they see you hurting
Why do people who claim to care about us hurt us when they see that we’re suffering? Shouldn’t our suffering be enough for them to
When parents get involved in your difficult relationship
Dealing with a hurtful person is often hard enough. When your partner has hurtful parents, however, it gets even harder, especially when you thought you
