Unhealthy Relationships

Unhealthy relationships can deeply impact your well-being and happiness. Some are overtly toxic or abusive, while others have subtle, harmful patterns. Recognizing these signs is vital, enabling you to either address the issues or decide to move on.

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Emotionally Immature Parents: Signs, Effects, and What You Can Do

If you grew up feeling like the adult in your own family, you’re not imagining it. Many people realize later in life that their parents...

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Why Intimacy Feels SO Good With the WRONG People

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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ADHD And Toxic Relationships

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

An infographic titled "common reasons people go no contact with parents" with 6 reasons alongside associated images such as experiences of abuse, chronic boundary violations, and exhaustion from failed repair attempts.
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Going No Contact With Parents: What It Means, Why People Do It, and How to Cope

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Enmeshed Parenting

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Enmeshment

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What is Enmeshment?

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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5 Signs of a Fake Friend

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

A 4 panel infographic with the title in the center reading "4 reasons why autistic people may find themselves in toxic friendships" then 4 possible reasons in panels surrounding the title and brief descriptions.

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Why Autistic People Might Find Themselves In Toxic Friendships

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

An infographic titled "why autistic people form intense friendships" with 6 panels outlining different reasons with associated images

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Intense Friendships Of Autistic People

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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11 Warning Signs He's Actually a Player

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Differences Between Emotional Cheating & Friendship

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Mommy Issues In Men (and how to fix them)

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Mommy Issues In Women (and how to fix them)

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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If a boyfriend uses these 10 phrases in a conversation, he has no respect for boundaries

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Avoidance is Not a Boundary

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A woman uses a large red pencil to draw a line between her and someone else - setting a boundary.

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Signs Your Boundaries Are Being Crossed

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Toxic Friendship: How to Deal with Toxic Friends

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Do You Measure Up? How Conditions of Worth Impact Self-Worth

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Early Signs of a Controlling Man

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Stages of a Narcissistic Relationship

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Am I Narcissistic or the Victim?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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When a Narcissist Sees You Cry How Does He React?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Altruistic Narcissists: Surprising Insights into Selfless Partners

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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5 Signs You Are Dealing With an Empathic Narcissist

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Why Can Narcissists Not Accept Blame?

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How Does a Narcissist React When They Can't Control You?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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What Is a Narcissistic Smear Campaign?

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Signs You Are Healing from Narcissistic Abuse

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Are Codependent Relationships Unhealthy?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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How to Deal with a Codependent Mother

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Codependency: Are You Caretaking or Caregiving?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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How to Heal From Codependency

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Signs of Verbal Abuse: Patterns To Watch For

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD