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  • Why Do We Crave the Approval of Abusive or Narcissistic Parents?

    Why Do We Crave the Approval of Abusive or Narcissistic Parents?

    In the phenomenally successful TV show Succession, wealthy media magnate Logan Roy (played by Brian Cox) is frequently cruel to his adult children. He insults them, pits them against each other and can be cold or menacing. Despite the years of torment, the Roy children clearly crave their father’s approval. The show highlights a struggle…


  • Stop Adding Friends to Your Relationship Fights

    Stop Adding Friends to Your Relationship Fights

    During an argument, you might feel that you need help from a family member or friend to help find some middle ground with your partner. While asking for support from a third party might sound like a good idea, it can also be a sign of triangulation, which is a form of emotional manipulation.


  • Why ‘Revenge Cheating’ Never Works

    Why ‘Revenge Cheating’ Never Works

    Infidelity is a cut to the heart. If you’ve been cheated on, you probably feel a myriad of emotions from resentment and anger to hurt and betrayal. Not surprisingly, you might even feel like you want to hurt your partner back for the pain they’ve inflicted, including participating in revenge cheating.