All posts by Sherry Gaba

Warning – Don’t Feed The Narcissist

January 16, 2023

One of the telltale signs of being in a relationship with a narcissist is the feeling that you are always doing the giving, and they are always doing the taking. This is very different from a healthy relationship where both…

Signs Of Being In A Situationship With A Narcissist

December 20, 2022

The term situationship may be new to many people. However, it is an apt description of a non-committed relationship. A few years ago, this type of relationship was often called “friends with benefits,” where a couple had a casual dating…

Narcissists And Projection

November 07, 2022

Narcissists use various techniques to manipulate and control the people around them. Often these techniques start out as defense mechanisms for the child and then evolve into unhealthy, toxic, and even dangerous behavior as the child becomes an adult. A…

Getting Over A Toxic Relationship Using Polyvagal Theory

July 16, 2022

Toxic relationships create ripples throughout our mind and our body. In a toxic relationship, our mind reads cues and our body responds in ways that are effective coping mechanisms for that relationship. However, these responses to social cues are often…

Why Slowing Down Is Essential In New Relationships

June 23, 2022

Most people know at least one friend with a history of moving into new relationships much too fast. This typically results in disaster, but the cycle seems to repeat itself over and over. Often people tend to rush into relationships…