Relationship Advice for Love after Trauma
How do I heal while I’m in a toxic relationship?
I know that healing and having your own self worth should be something you do regardless of marital status, and I'm nearly certain divorce is the only choice. I can't figure out how to heal WHILE still married to someone who caused me so much pain (grooming, cheating, manipulation, addiction). How can I heal while still being in a toxic relationship?
My wife doesn’t get along with my family which makes holidays stressful
My wife doesn’t get along with my mother and sister which make holiday gatherings stressful for everyone, especially because it’s usually just the four of us. My wife complains that my mother and sister are rude to her and I see that does happen. I’ve told her that’s just how they are. They can be difficult but it’s a lot easier if you know how to manage them which is what I do.
I can’t seem to move on from my vulnerable narcissist partner.
I can't seem to move on after an 11 year textbook toxic relationship with a vulnerable narcissist. It's been 9 months. I'm dating someone else who is great. But the narcissist occupies much more of my brain than I'd like.
I’m afraid I’ll be bored in a healthy relationship
Are healthy relationships boring? Compared with the dramatic highs and lows of toxic relationships, healthy relationships can initially seem a little flat. Here’s why.
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