relationships

  • 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…


  • 3 Things That Will Make Moving in With Your Partner Easier

    3 Things That Will Make Moving in With Your Partner Easier

    Partners who live together typically come to this significant place in their relationship in one of two ways – what some clinicians call “sliding versus deciding.” Moving in together can just kind of happen without too much thought, or it can be carefully considered and planned. Some couples may see living together as a test…