Quite often, we’ll have comments from readers wondering how they could have been so blind to their spouse’s passive aggression and the toxic feelings they create. Some wives admit that they went back to their husbands multiple times, acquiescing to what the husbands wanted, without really knowing why they took the risk of being hurt […]
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An example of toxic relationship in action!
This is a real example of a toxic relationship from a reader: “Last night my husband said that he really never wanted to do the same things that I did, so he pretended he did want them first and then shot them down so he enjoyed the feeling of control. He has admitted that over […]
Ways to comfort and appreciate yourself, regardless the toxic relationship!
Appreciate yourself first, regardless! We are reaching out to the number of those readers who are facing a not so good anniversary….the abusive husband ignores her birthday! Sending our support, and ideas on how to experience a more positive holiday….and the message is: you are not alone! we are thinking on how this challenge […]
Do you know what causes a toxic relationship?
What are the causes of a toxic relationship? Relationship problems are common…And sometimes you have them over and over and over. Now there is a lot of good research on relationship pathology. So who can provide answers to fatal relationship challenges? Dr. John Gottman is an established researcher who offers his expertise in the area […]
Want to protect your sane mind, in the midst of this toxic relationship?
How to protect your mind? Being able to recognize every day who you are, what you are here for….pretty basic stuff, isn’t it? I do remember that in my past work as a therapist in a psychiatric hospital, our everyday mantra was: “always remember who you are, and where you are working…” Silly, perhaps, […]