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Coercive control is a form of family and domestic violence and abuse. This emotional abuse is a pattern aimed at asserting power and control over another person. Coercive control is targeted and relentless – and these tactics work. Perpetrators may appear to have some undesirable personality traits; however, these behaviours …
The word narcissism is thrown around a lot. This word can summarise a whole set of behaviours we know all too well. But, sometimes, there is nothing fancy or qualified to explain how people are. Sometimes the reality is that there is no other explanation for some people — it’s …
We all crave a meaningful human connection. Yes, even you introverts. Research tells us that loneliness is a significant contributing factor to mental ill-health. Because of COVID, these restrictions, lockdowns, self-isolation, and quarantine put us in uncharted territory. And this new territory creates more opportunities for loneliness. Loneliness takes many …
So, let’s name it: you’re a chronic people-pleaser. You’re the yes-girl. You don’t ruffle feathers. You don’t rock the boat. You don’t create a hoo-ha. You say yes. And you’re so good at it that you say yes, even when it seems most sensible that you would say no. You’re …