Bonding with people that traumatize you
Becoming dependent on someone can put you at their mercy sometimes. And if they are toxic, you are not only now dependent on them for
The type of person that doesn’t deserve a second chance
How bad does it have to get before you’re convinced that the person you’re dealing with is never, ever going to change? And how much
When you want them to hurt
What happens when the hurtful behavior stops and you are free to be yourself? Does the relationship now go back to normal like nothing ever
Is there an easy way to help someone understand they are being emotionally abusive?
If you told a “normal” person they were being emotionally abusive, you’d think they’d back off and re-evaluate their behavior. After all, people who care
Some people would rather hurt you than be vulnerable with you
Some people become highly defensive or offensive when they want to hide something from you, or lie to you, or don’t want to be vulnerable
Knowing the difference between emotional abuse and normal relationship difficulties
The two sides of emotional abuse are the perpetrator and the victim. Sometimes the victim can’t tell if there’s abusive behavior or just normal relationship
What’s acceptable behavior in the relationship
When a relationship is difficult, it’s helpful to have an established baseline of acceptable behavior. If you don’t know what is acceptable and what isn’t,
Is it reactive abuse or a normal response to emotionally abusive behavior?
“Am I the abuser?” It’s a question I get a lot. In this episode, I want to make sure you’re aware of reactive abuse and
What is emotional abuse? How do I know when it’s time to leave? And other important questions.
Sometimes it helps to know what to look for in your relationship and how a relationship is supposed to look when you just aren’t happy
Can you be in a toxic relationship for so long there’s no turning back?
Months can seem like an eternity when you’re in a toxic relationship, but what about years? Can you not only survive a relationship like that,
