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12 Dark Psychology Tricks Manipulators Use to Get Their Way

I’ve had the misfortune of meeting a few manipulative types in my life. One was my controlling-coercive ex-partner, and the other was a ‘friend’ that lied about practically everything. Each had their own techniques and tricks. My ex would undermine my confidence and isolate me. My friend was a pathological liar and constantly gaslighted me. […]

11 Signs an Arrogant Person Is Actually Deeply Insecure

Have you ever met an arrogant person and thought they didn’t live up to their own hype? We typically associate arrogance with an inflated ego and a sense of superiority, but arrogance can also be a shield for insecurity. We know there’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance, but some people use arrogance as […]

Top 7 Most Toxic Relationship Patterns You Want to Avoid

Toxic relationship patterns differ from toxic actions. These repetitive behaviors are present in unhealthy relationships, and the patterns reveal truths. The toxic personality is a complex entity on its own, presenting various negative behaviors. When operating within a relationship, this personality style is amplified. Repeated toxic behavior reinforces control, power, and manipulation. It builds patterns […]

9 Signs You Are a Polarizing Person (and What It Means to Be One)

Has anyone ever described you as a polarizing person? What did they mean by that? Is it a good or bad thing? Polarizing person definition Polarizing people have robust opinions they are not afraid of sharing. They can appear passionate and heartfelt, but also abrasive and arrogant. It all depends on whether you agree with […]

10 Subtle Signs Someone Is Jealous of You (and You Don’t Even Realize It)

William Shakespeare described jealousy as a ‘green-eyed monster’, and for good reason. Jealousy ruins friendships and intimate relationships. It leaves the jealous unfulfilled with their life and resentful towards others. Jealousy is coveting things other people have; things you think you deserve. The fact others have these things makes your life worse. It can also […]

8 Things Emotional Vampires Do to Feed Off Your Energy

Emotional vampires are parasitic humans that drain empaths and other sympathetic types of individuals. You’ll know them by their patterns and habits. There are certain things emotional vampires do to feed off your energy. If you thought vampires from books and movies were terrifying, there are worse things than those monsters. I’ve often said that […]

84 Backhanded Compliment Examples That Are Insults (and How to Fight Back!)

A friend of a friend once described me as ‘not unattractive’. I wondered, is that a compliment? What does it actually mean? If I’m not unattractive, then surely, I’m attractive. But why phrase it that way? Maybe he didn’t want to compliment me. Either way, it sounded like a backhanded compliment to me. But hey, […]

12 Warning Signs You Are Begging for Love (and Why You Never Should)

We all know relationships are about compromise, compassion, and understanding. But what if you are the one constantly giving, changing your behavior, or saying anything to keep the peace? These are all signs you are begging for love. So, what are the signs? 12 Signs You Are Begging for Love 1. You’ll say/do anything to […]

11 Things That Happen When You Discard the Narcissist First

Narcissists only think of one thing: themselves. But no relationship can survive such a one-sided and selfish partnership, so narcissists must resort to manipulation tactics such as gaslighting and pathological lying to maintain the facade. However, there comes a time when their partner realizes they’re in a toxic relationship and walks away. So, what happens […]

Beth Thomas: The Shocking Story of the Child of Rage

Tim and Julie Tennent could never have known they were putting their lives in danger when they agreed to adopt 19-month-old Beth Thomas and her younger brother Jonathan. But they soon found themselves in a terrifying situation. After adoption, Beth started displaying serious psychological traits. She began abusing her little brother, stealing knives, and killing […]