Do you have a difficult time saying no to people? Do you feel like you're constantly giving more of yourself than you have to offer? If so, there's a good chance that you're attracting narcissists into your life. Narcissists are attracted to empaths because they sense that they receive what they need (which is usually attention and validation). I will dis[...]
After years of isolation, mask mandates have been lifted, and indoor social activities are back. Still, for many people, socializing may not be like it was prior to the pandemic and it’s completely normal to have rusty social skills. A lot of people are in the same boat, so there’s more compassion for those who are socially awkward. With the desire t[...]
Do you ever feel like you need to put up a wall to protect yourself from getting hurt? We've all been there at one time or another. It's natural to want to protect yourself, but sometimes it can be taken too far, and some of the singles I work with tell me they have become closed off from the world. This isn't healthy for any person or a relationship. In[...]
I think all of us are familiar with the terms "nice" and "kind." But have you ever really thought about what exactly these two words mean? What are we really saying when we say "she is nice" or that "he is kind?" Often we use the words interchangeably when describing people. A nice man holds the door for his date, and so does a kind man; both actions i[...]