It’s one thing to say a guy is “bad at feelings,” but it’s another to realize that emotional unavailability goes a lot deeper than dodging a vulnerable text or avoiding conflict. I’ve seen this play out in friendships, in relationships, and sometimes even in myself when I wasn’t ready ...Read More
Let’s be honest: childhood criticism hits differently. When it’s frequent, harsh, or delivered without care, it doesn’t just sting in the moment—it seeps into the way we view ourselves and interact with others long into adulthood. As a relationship counselor, I’ve seen this pattern play out more times than I ...Read More
There’s a moment—often quiet, sometimes jarring—when you look around the house and realize it’s not as loud as it used to be. No toys scattered across the living room, no slamming doors, no frantic mornings chasing after mismatched socks and forgotten lunches. It sneaks up on you. One minute you’re ...Read More
There’s this misconception that people who stay in toxic relationships must be weak, naive, or just too “nice.” But after years of working as a relationship counselor, I can tell you it’s more complicated than that. People stay for all kinds of reasons: emotional history, fear, trauma bonds, hope for ...Read More
Success doesn’t just show up one day with a big grin and a winning lottery ticket. It’s built—slowly, awkwardly, and often through things most people would rather not do. In fact, if you look closely at people who stay stuck, unfulfilled, or going in circles, they usually have one ...Read More
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling like the other person wasn’t really listening—like the spotlight was always on them, even when you were the one talking? That’s the calling card of the self-centered personality. According to psychology, self-centered individuals often lack empathy, exhibit controlling tendencies, and prioritize ...Read More