Posts Tagged ‘relationships’

Navigating a BPD Meltdown in a Codependent Relationship

Original content by Ashley Berges The relationship between the co-dependent and a person with borderline personality disorder can be very complicated. A person with signs and symptoms of borderline personality disorder often shows emotional dysregulation. Often the person with BPD may melt down and explode and we are left trying to figure out what to […]

Are You Codependent or just Care too Much?

Original content by Ashley Berges Many of us deal with codependency in our lives. We tend to be codependent in our relationships. Often it is difficult to identify whether it is codependence or just caring.  One thought we may have when we have codependency finds us wondering what we are going to do next in […]

Post Toxic Relationship Blueprint: Moving into a Healthy You

Original content by Ashley Berges What happens when we realize we are in a toxic relationship, do the work to exit the relationship, and look around to see we are on our own? How do we change our lives and power ourselves up to figure out who we are? We need to be able to […]

Why do They get Mad at You for Pointing out the Dysfunction?

Original content by Ashley Berges We often call out a situation and get in trouble for doing it. We may be dealing with people who dislike dealing with the truth. When the truth is called out, they do not want to hear it.  Many of us may find ourselves in relationships right now that when […]

The Pros and Cons of Dating Apps

Original content by Ashley Berges Are you recently single and wondering what to do next? Have you been trying to meet someone organically and having no luck? Perhaps you have decided to try online dating. Online dating can seem scary. There are both positive and negative aspects to it. It is good to know what […]

Are You Co-Dependent in Your Relationship?

Original content by Ashley Berges Co-dependency is a word we hear thrown around a lot. The question is, how do we know if we are being co-dependent in a relationship? Let’s look at some indications that can prove to us that we are co-dependent in the relationship. Once we can identify that we are co-dependent, […]

Are You an Empath in a Relationship with a Narcissist?

Original content by Ashley Berges Many of us have found ourselves in relationships with someone who has narcissistic tendencies.  These relationships can seem overwhelming. One major reason they feel like this is that we often do not receive back what we give them. We give more and more and get very little in return. We […]

Validation, Problem Solving, and the Art of Giving Advice

Original content by Ashley Berges Have you found yourself trying to offer advice and solutions to a problem your significant other is having? Instead of them being grateful or happy with you trying to help they get angrier and argumentative. Do you wonder why this is happening and figure out how to overcome the communication […]

Should I Take Their Advice? How to Identify Toxic Advice

Original content by Ashley Berges Many of us are dealing with tumultuous relationships. Family and friends advise us to get over our emotions and move on. They are not able to comprehend why we can’t simply move on and find someone else. This is often easier said than done. Many people give advice to others […]

How to Identify a Narcissist on Dating Apps.

Original content by Ashley Berges It is important to be able to identify narcissists on dating apps.  6 Indications that the Person on the Dating App is a Narcissist. The first indication is a sneaky one. The person will claim to be kind, compassionate, and caring. We all want someone to possess all those traits, […]

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