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The traps some people set for us by playing the victim

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The traps some people set for us by playing the victim
The traps some people set for us by playing the victim
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The traps some people set for us by playing the victim

If you find yourself questioning whether it’s okay to step back from someone who is always playing the victim (and perhaps blaming you for almost everything wrong in their life), you need a way out and a way back to your sanity and well-being.

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Filed Under: enabling, Family, Manipulation, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Toxic People, Victim Mentality Tagged With: I feel drained after every conversation with them, My friend only calls when they need to vent about their problems, They always complain but never want solutions, They play the victim and I always end up feeling guilty

8 myths about life and relationships

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8 myths about life and relationships
8 myths about life and relationships
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8 myths about life and relationships

Are the beliefs and values that guide your life and relationships truly serving you? There are many myths that, if we don’t question them, might be holding us back from happiness and fulfillment.

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Filed Under: Beliefs, Family, Forgiveness, Healthy Thinking, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Toxic People Tagged With: I feel stuck in the same patterns, I keep believing things that make me unhappy, I think I have to forgive everyone to move on, My family expects me to explain all my decisions

You hurt me and now I want you to hurt… forever

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You hurt me and now I want you to hurt… forever
You hurt me and now I want you to hurt… forever
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You hurt me and now I want you to hurt… forever

Some people do not want to forgive and forget. If you’ve ever wronged someone, felt guilty about it, and apologized, but they weren’t able to let it go, will there ever be a chance to make up with them and move on?

When someone is stuck in the past of what you did to them or what they perceived you did to them, they may believe making up is impossible, and you will be the “bad guy” forever.

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Filed Under: Emotional Abuse, Emotional Withdrawal, Family, Guilt, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: They said they hate me forever, They said they'll never forgive me, They want me to hurt for the rest of my life

Laying down the ground rules for the toxic people in your life

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Laying down the ground rules for the toxic people in your life
Laying down the ground rules for the toxic people in your life
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Laying down the ground rules for the toxic people in your life

If you want a toxic person to change, it will probably never happen. However, there is something you can do to change the course of the relationship that may actually cause them to act differently.

Sometimes you have to make rules that guide toxic people to healthier behavior.

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Filed Under: Control, Emotional Abuse, Family, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Toxic Behavior, Toxic People

Boring, self-absorbed people or maybe you

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Boring, self-absorbed people or maybe you
Boring, self-absorbed people or maybe you
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Boring, self-absorbed people or maybe you

A boring conversation can make you fall asleep. Some people seem not to be concerned if you care about what they’re saying. They’ll just talk and tell stories while you sit there, hoping that the fire alarm goes off to save you.

Or, is it you I’m talking about?  

Filed Under: Boredom, Communication, Connection, Dating, Family, Friendships, Podcast Episode, Relationships Tagged With: Boring conversations, Boring people, why are some people so boring to talk to?

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