by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jan 17, 2023 | relationships, toxic relationships
Dating should be a time of reflection and of getting to know one another – It’s a time to WATCH for red flags – not ignore them. And yet sometimes we’re so focused on this person being THE person… We’re willing to overlook, downplay, or flat out dismiss...
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...
by Chelsey Brooke Cole | Jun 13, 2022 | narcissistic abuse, narcissists, relationships, toxic relationships
If narcissists don’t really want to commit… Then why do they get married? It’s a legitimate (yet misguided) question. Because when narcissists decide to get married, their behavior doesn’t change. They will still gaslight, minimize, belittle, and demean you. They...