Dealing with a compulsive attention seeker can be exhausting, leaving you feeling drained and overwhelmed. Understanding their behavior and learning how to manage your responses is key to maintaining healthy relationships and preserving your own well-being. Not getting ample attention causes real harm; loneliness is a sad and silent killer (see “10 Tips that Can […]

Manipulative apologies are tricky; they sound like remorse but actually aim to shift blame, guilt-trip, or control the situation. Learning how to respond to a manipulative apology is crucial to maintaining emotional balance and protecting your well-being. Always remember that apology without change is manipulative, and the quicker you realize that, the better it will […]

Narcissists have a sneaky way of making you feel small without ever saying anything outright mean. These subtle jabs, also known as covert put downs for narcissists, are their go-to move for keeping control and making themselves feel superior. Ever had someone say something that felt off, but you couldn’t quite figure out why it […]