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10 Critical signs that couples therapy is long overdue…
Perhaps, for you, couples therapy is long overdue…
Does making an appointment with a marriage counselor seem like a good idea right now?
Here are 10 critical signs that couples therapy is long overdue for you…
How often do couples fight?
The frequency of fighting is no reliable guide to marital bliss.
Some strong, vibrant couples are very volatile and clash readily.
And then there are conflict-avoidant couples that avoid fighting …right smack into a crisis...
Let’s learn more…
Is there hope for my marriage after separation?
An Ohio State University study discovered that nearly 80% of separated couples ultimately divorce.
Some therapists have set up small cottage industries specializing in drafting separation agreements.
At the risk of sounding flip, a couples therapist who specializes in crafting separation agreements is like a surgeon who brags that they own a chain of funeral parlors…
The problem of contempt in marriage
Contempt is, in the words of the 19th-century philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, “the unsullied conviction of the worthlessness of another.”
It is the most corrosive and destructive behavior in intimate relationships…
Second marriage failure rate explained by neuroscience
Science-based couples therapists are convinced that America doesn’t have to have such a high second marriage failure rate.
This research explains why…
10 Signs of Gaslighting…
Gaslighting is a manipulative tactic used to make someone doubt their own thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.
Gaslighting is often a red flag for toxic narcissism…
It involves subtly distorting or outright denying reality, leading the victim to question their sanity or perception of events.
Is Western Society a bit too Narcissistic?
Nowadays, self-promotion and individualism are all the rage.
It's no surprise that narcissism is on the rise in Western society.
Recent research sheds light on this phenomenon, offering valuable insights into why narcissistic tendencies seem to be proliferating in the West…
Is there such a thing as a Narcissistic Signature?
In a delightful twist of fate, a recent study has uncovered a curious correlation between the size of one's signature and the propensity for narcissism.
Yes, you read that right.
Apparently, if your signature could double as a sprawling piece of calligraphy, you might just have a touch of the narcissistic flair...
Do eyebrows indicate Grandiose Narcissism?
The Narcissist's Arch: Eyebrows Hold the Key to Spotting Vanity, Study Reveals
Who knew that the path to unveiling a narcissist's true colors lay in the arch of their eyebrows?
Researchers have stumbled upon a peculiar revelation: people can pinpoint narcissistic tendencies with nothing more than a cursory glance at those telltale brows…
Why Narcissists Make Lousy Buddhists…
The Buddhists extol patience as an essential human virtue.
Yet, for some unfortunate souls with dark personalities, it's as if they've been handed a map missing a crucial piece: the virtue of patience.
Let's explore more deeply how impatience intertwines with the elusive quest for purpose…
What type of personality has no problem seeking to steal your spouse?
Ah, narcissists and their uncanny knack for poaching partners…it’s like some kind of twisted dating game.
According to research, these self-absorbed charmers are the MVPs of infidelity.
So, what makes a mate-poaching narcissist tick?
How a Narcissist Goes Shopping…
When it comes to narcissists and their shopping habits, it seems that their wallets have a magnetic pull toward items that scream, "Look at me, I'm special!"
A study led by Dr. Aiden Gregg uncovered this delightful nugget of insight into the minds of the self-absorbed.