narcissistic Archives

5 Tips on How to Stop Attracting Narcissists: Advice for Empaths

April 25, 2022

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 discuss five tips on how to stop attracting narcissists and protect yourself from their toxicity. Tip # 1 - Make Sure that Your Needs Are Being Met Narcissists a[...]

Early Relationship Red Flags: 10 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

January 25, 2022

Knowing when things are going too fast in a new relationship can be challenging. You might not even realize that you're dating someone who is potentially bad for you until it's too late. It's essential to be aware of these early dating red flags: the signs that something may not be right with your partner can help save your heart and time. We will discuss 10 red flags to look out for in a new relationship. If you recognize any of these red flag signs, it may be time to end things before they get too serious. 1[...]

10 Signs of a Taker in a Relationship and How to Deal with Them

August 17, 2021

Do you feel like you are giving too much in your relationship? Do you feel like you are being used or even worse are you so exhausted from giving that you are completely drained of your energy? If so, then you may be in a relationship with a taker. A taker is someone who engages in relationships conditionally. This means that relationships with a taker or user require your efforts, time, planning, and often money in order for the relationship to be maintained. Takers tend not to offer an element that is necessar[...]

Signs of Breadcrumming in Dating & How to Stop It

May 11, 2021

"Breadcrumming aka Breadcrumbing" is when someone sends out flirty, but non-committal digital morsels (i.e. "breadcrumbs'') in order to lure in a romantic partner without showing much follow-through. In other words, breadcrumbing is the modern-day version of leading someone on. What makes it modern is that these breadcrumbs often show up utilizing technology like a romantic prospect liking lots of your social media posts or sending sporadic DMs or late-night texts for booty calls. However, when that moment come[...]