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CO-PARENTING WITH A NARCISSIST ~

Co-Parenting With a Narcissist ​BY CHRISTINE LOUIS DE CANONVILLE, MIACP Christine is a Psychotherapist, Educator, Author and Supervisor of mental health professionals for over 28 years. She was part of a team in the Trauma Unit of St. Brendan’s Psychiatric Hospital, Dublin, and has worked specifically with victims of pathological narcissistic abuse in her private … Read more

Only half of Generation Z found to be straight – Study ~

Only half of Generation Z found to be straight – Study People aged 16 to 75 in England, Wales, and Scotland were asked questions about their attraction, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Kimberly Rodrigues07 October, 2022 The original article can be found HERE According to a new study and polling that was undertaken by LGBTQ+ … Read more

Emotional infidelity: The flirtation that undermines couples ~

Emotional infidelity: The flirtation that undermines couples By Katie Bishop 7th October 2022 The original article can be found HERE Most people have strong ideas about what constitutes ‘cheating’ in a relationship. Couples who follow conventional monogamy generally think any sexual contact with a third party is a betrayal, while many couples with more open … Read more

Learning to be content ~

Learning to be content Article by Andy Quinn Six days after turning 28, Andy Quinn suffered an ischemic stroke that changed the trajectory of his life forever. While having to re-learn to wash, dress, and walk during a global pandemic he is re-evaluating what life should be about. His unique experience offers a look into … Read more

Why Ghosting May Be Even More Harmful Than We Thought ~

KEY POINTS Ghosting is a common rejection strategy in professional and personal situations, because most people fear saying no. Ghosting doesn’t hurt feelings more than outright rejection, but it causes different and meaningful kinds of suffering. We owe each other clarity when we say no, but we don’t have to explain why. Why Ghosting May … Read more

The 4 Stages of a Narcissist’s Invasion Shifting from mutual attraction to emotional abuse. ~

  KEY POINTS Emotionally intelligent people are often magnets for narcissists. Understanding this dynamic can help emotionally intelligent people spot narcissistic tendencies before investing in a relationship. There are four phases of narcissistic manipulation: attraction, feeling small, sabotage, and countering manipulation with kindness. Many emotionally intelligent people often feel as if they are a magnet for narcissists. … Read more

Most Male Suicides in Us Show No Link to Mental Health Issues ~

Most Male Suicides in Us Show No Link to Mental Health Issues FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology  ·June 14, 2022  https://neurosciencenews.com/male-suicide-mental-health-20834/ Summary: 60% of male suicide victims have no prior history of documented mental health problems, a new study reports. Source: UCLA A majority of American men who die by suicide don’t have any known history of mental health … Read more

Why criticism lasts longer than praise ~

By Sarah Griffiths 27th June 2022 [This article first appeared on at https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220624-why-criticism-lasts-longer-than-praise] Most of us are subjected to insults, sarcastic comments or bad feedback in our everyday lives. But we weren’t built to deal with torrents of criticism. As children we are often told that sticks and stones can break bones, but words can … Read more

Relationship Check Up ~

Relationship Check Up A healthy relationship means that both members of the couple are… 1. Communicating with each other: Talking about problems without screaming and shouting; listening to each other, and respecting their viewpoint; being willing to adapt, and to sometimes change their mind. 2. Showing respect for one another: Valuing the other person’s culture, … Read more