by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Dec 30, 2024 | narcissists, relationships, toxic relationships
Have you ever been in a relationship – romantic, family, friendship, work – and thought, “Something is really off here. This person is selfish, manipulative, and entitled… but they don’t seem like a narcissist.” Maybe they’re not arrogant...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jun 23, 2023 | narcissists, relationships, toxic relationships
You need two types of communication strategies: One for healthy people. And one for toxic people. Healthy communication not only doesn’t work with toxic people… it makes things worse. Here’s why: Healthy communication assumes that both people: (1) Have...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jan 17, 2023 | relationships, toxic relationships
Dating is not just about chemistry. It’s not just about butterflies and exciting first conversations and wondering if this could be the one. Dating is also about paying attention. It’s one of the few windows of time you have to actually observe someone...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jul 27, 2022 | empath, introverts, narcissistic abuse, narcissists, relationships, toxic relationships
We should be looking *much* more closely at someone’s actions than their words. People can say anything they want. We use the same process (speaking) to tell both a truth and a lie. Many people become overwhelmed with trying to decipher what’s healthy or unhealthy,...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jun 20, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, relationships, toxic relationships
Some relationships myths will destroy you – here’s why. We’ve all heard them. Relationship advice that’s supposed to “help” you. It tells us what to believe about relationships, how to make relationships “work”, and what you can and can’t expect from a...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jun 16, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, relationships, toxic relationships
Reactive abuse happens when a person (the victim) eventually reacts to the abuse that is happening to them. For example, if someone has chronically demeaned, belittled, or criticized you, and you eventually lash out and yell at them – that’s reactive abuse. Or...
