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8 Phrases Fake People Use to Pretend to Be Nice

There are phrases fake people use to charm you. These words can sound incredibly genuine, so it’s important to familiarize yourself with some of those statements for your own protection. I know there are fake people worldwide, but I live in the Southern U.S., where people are especially good at charming others. The phrases fake […]

8 Phrases Fake People Use to Pretend Nice

There are phrases fake people use to charm you. These words can sound incredibly genuine, so it’s important to familiarize yourself with some of those statements for your own protection. I know there are fake people worldwide, but I live in the Southern U.S., where people are especially good at charming others. The phrases fake […]

The Devouring Mother Archetype: 11 Signs & 8 Ways You Can Heal

I was watching a TV program the other day, and a character referred to her mother as a devouring mother. In the program, the mother wrapped her daughter in cotton wool. She was overprotective, invested in her daughter’s life to the point where she neglected her own, and smothered her with love. Eventually, the daughter […]

10 Signs Your Friend Secretly Dislikes You

If a friend is sending a bad vibe or seems a bit off, could it be that this person secretly dislikes you? It can be true. Sometimes friends aren’t what they seem. When someone secretly dislikes you, know this: they are sending signals. The problem is that you might not be getting the hint. Sometimes […]

6 Triggers for Empaths and How to Protect Yourself

Empaths are highly sensitive people who can tune into other people’s feelings. Often called emotional sponges, empaths feel another person’s distress as if it were their own. They can easily burn out, becoming overwhelmed as they soak up emotional baggage. But what triggers an empath? Are certain situations more likely to provoke a response than […]

7 Signs Someone Is Addicted to Drama (and How to Handle Them)

Being addicted to drama is not healthy, but I think you know that already. This drastic attention-seeking behavior comes from emotional desperation. Here is something you might not know: being addicted to drama is not necessarily a character flaw. Instead, many times it comes from some form of childhood trauma, such as neglect. The brain […]

31 Funny Things to Say to a Narcissist to Beat Their Ego

I don’t know about you, but I’m not great at thinking up witty comebacks. Actually, that’s not strictly true. I can think of funny things, but about 24 hours too late. That’s why I like to keep a running catalogue in my head, so I can pluck the perfect response to any irritating person or […]

13 Signs an Avoidant Loves You (How to Decode Avoidant Behavior)

People with an avoidant personality yearn for love. However, their fear of abandonment often sabotages potential relationships. That’s not to say they can’t love. With an understanding partner, they can learn to trust, allowing themselves to open up and commit. That being said, could you spot the signs an avoidant loves you? Character Traits of […]

7 Common Lies People Tell Themselves (That Cost Them Happiness)

The lies people tell themselves are damaging instead of productive. In fact, these little fallacies can steal happiness, stunting our emotional growth. If you say you’ve never told yourself a lie, then you’re lying. I mean, you’ve probably believed a few false things about yourself for years. These could be negative lies about your self-esteem, […]

10 Symptoms of Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers That Haunt Them for a Lifetime

How does a narcissistic mother affect her daughter? Will the daughter end up with narcissistic traits or will she become a people-pleaser? As with all human interactions, the answer is complicated. Narcissism influences parenting traits and this can affect children’s mental health. In this article, I’ll identify 10 symptoms of daughters of narcissistic mothers and […]