When it comes to dating, love and relationships, it can be difficult to differentiate between a real connection and trauma bonding. Trauma bonding is when two people are emotionally attached in unhealthy ways due to the euphoric high of extreme highs and lows associated with ongoing conflict or drama. It’s not uncommon for people to engage in this non-b[...]
Connecting with others is essential for our emotional and mental wellbeing. We all want to be understood, nurtured and loved, but often our fear of being vulnerable or not being accepted gets in the way. If you're looking to establish deeper connections with others, there are certain steps you can take that will help build trust and nurture your relationship[...]
Have you ever found yourself ignoring the red flags in a relationship, only to regret it later on? Or find yourself trying to make something work that probably isn't (or wasn't) meant to be. I've been there before and referred to this act as self-abandonment: being so invested in making the relationship work that our own well-being and instincts are aband[...]
Dating can be a roller coaster of emotions, not to mention all the time and energy it takes to get to know someone else's personality, likes, dislikes, etc. You never want to be in a situation where your feelings aren't reciprocated or worse yet: relationship toxicity is lurking in the shadows without any red flags waving high until it's too late. That's[...]