Tag: toxic relationships

May 25

Why Smart Women Stay in the Wrong Relationships , According to Psychologists

Antonia MackenziePosted in Relationships Tagged , , ,

Smart women sometimes remain in relationships that are clearly wrong for them. This paradox is not a sign of weakness or ignorance; it reflects how emotional attachment, social conditioning and psychological mechanisms can override reason. Attachment patterns formed in childhood, trauma bonds that blend fear with affection, the human tendency to honour past investments, fear […]

Jul 14

Check Your Vibes: How To Set Boundaries With Emotional Vampires

The FriskyPosted in How to ..., Relationships Tagged , , , , ,

Most of us have at least one person in our lives who leaves us feeling drained after every interaction with them. This person is usually a family member or close friend, someone you care about deeply enough to try to look past their tendency to stomp all over your personal boundaries. They expect you to drop everything to take […]