Whilst it’s true that relationships involve compromise, boundaries also play their part when it comes to creating a healthy balance. There’s a big difference between compromising to ensure things are fair, and sacrificing the things that really matter to you. Relationships should never be one-sided. To be a success, both partners have to make the ...
Family mediation is one of the many options available to separated and divorcing couples as a constructive way to sort out their finances and/or the arrangements for any children. Here we take a look at the pros and cons of mediation, and what to do when it doesn’t work. Do I have to go to ...
Going through a divorce isn’t easy. And it’s for that very reason that getting legal advice is always a smart move. However, legal advice aside, there are a number of common mistakes people make when they embark on a divorce, and here we’re taking a look at just a few of them. Disrespecting your ex-partner ...
Some things are universally valued. Love, trust and friendship being just a few examples. Narcissists, however, have very different values, and they’re often at odds with the things that you might consider to matter the most in life. If you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, it’s likely that these conflicting values will impact the ...
When you’re going through a divorce, one of the biggest considerations is what’s going to happen with the finances. How will the assets be divided? What are you entitled to? And if you have children, how can you ensure that their needs are met? Whilst 50/50 might be the starting point, this is by no ...
If you’re living with a narcissistic partner, there’s a good chance that at some point, you’ve enabled their negative behaviours. One thing to note about narcissists, they thrive when they’re surrounded by enablers, especially if that enabler is a spouse or partner. So how do you know if this applies to you? It can sometimes ...
When you’re in a long-term relationship, conflict is inevitable. No couple is going to live harmoniously for the entire duration of their relationship. Sometimes, couples disagree and inevitably over the years people change. And that’s OK, until it’s not. If you’re finding that the conflict between you and your spouse or partner is becoming more ...
Being in a relationship with a narcissist is difficult for a multitude of reasons. One of them being the fact that a narcissist will very often play the victim. This kind of behaviour will usually become apparent during disagreements, arguments, or when they’re requesting things from you. Ultimately, playing the victim is a form of ...
If you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, there’s a chance that you might not be aware of it. Narcissism isn't always easy to recognise. You could be experiencing manipulation, a false sense of reality, and distorted self-worth - all without knowing this is happening to you. That’s what’s so damaging about being in a ...
Recovering from life with a narcissist isn’t always easy. In some ways, toxic relationships can be very similar to an addiction. You find yourself completely intoxicated, vicious cycles, dependency and often a great deal of shame and guilt about the relationship. If you’ve recently ended a relationship with a narcissistic partner, you need to be ...
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