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6 Things You Should Keep Private Even When You Have People You Trust
You and Carol have been friends for thirty years. You've seen each other through weddings, funerals, two divorces and one very bad perm in 1986. So when you meet for coffee on...
Things Grown Children Wish Their Parents Would Stop Saying
Your daughter arrives for Sunday lunch with the kids, a bag of groceries and that tired look she's had since the new baby. Within ten minutes, you've told her she looks exhausted...
The Narcissist’s Silent Treatment: What It Really Means And How To Stop Chasing It
It's the third day. He walks past you in the kitchen and pours his coffee. Then he talks to the dog in a warm, cheerful voice he hasn't used with you since...
Why Some Grown Sons Only Call Their Mother When They Need Something
The phone lights up and it's him. Your heart still does that little jump, even after all these years. You turn down the TV and answer with your happiest voice."Hey Mom. Quick...
The First Thanksgiving After Mom Died: How Families Get Through It
It usually hits in the grocery store. You're walking down the aisle in early November, and there it is, the canned cranberry sauce with the ridges on it. Mom always bought that...
Why Narcissists Should Fear An Empath Who Has Reached The Rubedo Stage
He comes home in one of his moods. You know the one. The heavy sigh at the door, the keys thrown on the table a little too hard, and then the comment,...
Magnesium Before Bed: Which Type Actually Helps You Sleep
It's 3:12 a.m. You know that because you've already checked the clock twice. The house is quiet, your husband is snoring in that slow, steady way that makes you a little jealous,...
Narcissist Or Just A Difficult Person? The Patterns That Tell Them Apart
It's late, and you're scrolling through Facebook in bed when a post catches your eye: "10 Signs You're Dealing With a Narcissist." You read it once. Then you read it again, more...