Identify & Avoid Toxic Behavior

Not all relationships are healthy. Learn how to spot toxic behavior early, so you can avoid the emotional drain and protect your heart from unhealthy relationships.

How to Recognize and Overcome Toxic Positivity in Love

How to Recognize and Overcome Toxic Positivity in Love

“Just think positive!” might sound like helpful advice, but what if it’s actually pushing you to bottle up your feelings? …
Owen Kessler

By Owen Kessler

Marriage Therapy| 12  min read

7 Signs of Self-Serving Bias in Relationships & Possible Causes

7 Signs of Self-Serving Bias in Relationships & Possible Causes

It’s tricky, isn’t it… figuring out who’s really “right” in the heat of the moment? One minute, you’re convinced your …
Owen Kessler

By Owen Kessler

Marriage Therapy| 9  min read

What Does Toxic Attachment Look Like? 9 Signs

What Does Toxic Attachment Look Like? 9 Signs

Sometimes, it is hard to tell if what someone feels is love or something else entirely. There is a fine …
Noah Williams

By Noah Williams

Relationships advice, Pre-marriage and general| 8  min read

Why Is Your Husband So Angry: 9 Possible Reasons

Why Is Your Husband So Angry: 9 Possible Reasons

Some days, it feels like he is angry at everything… or nothing at all. Maybe it is a slammed door, …
Draven Porter

By Draven Porter

Marriage & Family Life Advice| 9  min read

How to Put a Stop to Husband’s Chronic Anger: 7 Ways

How to Put a Stop to Husband’s Chronic Anger: 7 Ways

Do you often find yourself questioning if your husband’s chronic anger is somehow your fault? Are you tired of the …
Dylan Banks

By Dylan Banks

Marriage Counseling & Divorce| 9  min read

12 Ways Symptoms of Peter Pan Syndrome Affect Relationships

12 Ways Symptoms of Peter Pan Syndrome Affect Relationships

Have you ever wondered why some adults struggle to embrace responsibilities typical of their age? This phenomenon, often referred to …
Noah Williams

By Noah Williams

Relationships advice, Pre-marriage and general| 7  min read

43+ Common Gaslighting Red Flags Phrases In A Relationship

43+ Common Gaslighting Red Flags Phrases In A Relationship

Imagine walking through a maze where every turn you take, someone switches the signs, leading you back to where you …
Kaida Hollister

By Kaida Hollister

Marital reconciliation, Family therapy| 8  min read

7 Questions to Identify Signs of a Toxic Boyfriend

7 Questions to Identify Signs of a Toxic Boyfriend

Love shouldn’t be a minefield. Yet, some boyfriends create one with hidden explosives: manipulation, disrespect, and emotional turmoil. These toxic …
Kaida Hollister

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 11  min read

Can a Sociopath Love? 5 Impacts of Sociopathy in a Relationship

Can a Sociopath Love? 5 Impacts of Sociopathy in a Relationship

The question of whether sociopaths can love is intriguing and complex. Sociopaths are known for lacking empathy and often breaking …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 7  min read

What Is a High-Conflict Personality? Types & How to Deal

What Is a High-Conflict Personality? Types & How to Deal

Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where disagreements seem more intense than the norm, where every conversation has …
Noah Williams

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 10  min read

17 Telling Signs of the Nice Guy Syndrome & Ways to Handle It

17 Telling Signs of the Nice Guy Syndrome & Ways to Handle It

Nice guy syndrome describes a male living a life that pleases everyone but themself. Usually, these guys do not work …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Dionne Eleanor Reid

Coach| 15  min read

What Is Peter Pan Syndrome? Signs, Causes & How to Deal

What Is Peter Pan Syndrome? Signs, Causes & How to Deal

“Peter Pan Syndrome” was borrowed from James Matthew Barrie’s fictional text “Peter Pan,” who refused to grow up. Despite landing …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 11  min read

25 Signs You Are a Dominant Wife

25 Signs You Are a Dominant Wife

A dominant wife may need to take control of every situation. Her goal is to keep things in order and …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 10  min read

15 Ways How to Deal With a Pathological Liar in a Relationship

15 Ways How to Deal With a Pathological Liar in a Relationship

Trust is the foundation of every relationship, and once it’s broken, rebuilding it can feel impossible.  Imagine constantly questioning your …
Sylvia Smith

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 11  min read

12 Ways of Loving Someone With OCPD

12 Ways of Loving Someone With OCPD

Have you ever heard the term, OCPD, or obsessive-compulsive personality disorder? Maybe you know a bit about it but would …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 7  min read