All posts by Sherry Gaba

Top Reasons Narcissists Don’t Allow Closure

April 19, 2022

Most people have had at least one bad relationship. Often these toxic relationships end badly, with one person storming off and never being heard from or seen again by the other. In fact, in many of these types of difficult…

Understanding The Love Avoidant And The Narcissist: Similarities And Differences

March 22, 2022

The terms love avoidant and narcissist are often used interchangeably, but these two types of individuals are not always the same. They do have similarities, but there are also differences that have an impact on the relationship. As a general…

The Reality Of Feeling Devalued In A Relationship With A Narcissist

February 17, 2022

One of the key characteristics of narcissism is a sense of grandiosity or a sense of being superior to others. In addition to just thinking they are better than everyone, including their partners, the narcissist constructs a fantasy world where…

Steps To Move From An Anxious Attachment Style To A Secure Attachment Style

February 02, 2022

How our relationships are with our parents and caregivers from infancy through childhood has a significant impact on how we interact with others in relationships as adults. Attachment Theory was developed by John Bowlby, a psychoanalyst and psychiatrist who studied…

How To Spot The Love Avoidant Person

January 20, 2022

The law of opposites attracting is very true in relationships. Individuals who need and crave constant attention, intimacy, and positive affirmations about themselves and the future together often find themselves attracted to partners who flee intimacy. People who have an…

Dealing With Being Discarded By A Narcissist

January 12, 2022

While the term dumped is often used when one person leaves another in a relationship, being left by a narcissist can be particularly painful. A narcissist does not show any compassion or care. Instead, they simply discard you when you…

Creating And Sticking To Intentions To End A Toxic Relationship In The New Year

December 24, 2021

A toxic relationship is destructive on so many levels. Not only is there the loss of self and self-worth, but there is also the loss of enjoyment in life, the ability to be with a loving, positive partner, and the…

Post Traumatic Growth And Resiliency After Toxic Relationships

December 07, 2021

A toxic relationship is highly destructive. It creates a loss of sense of self through verbal and emotional abuse that tears down the person at a very basic level. Toxic relationships are often hard to see for the individual, as…

Saving The Holidays From A Narcissist

November 29, 2021

The holidays are a special time of year for most people. They are a time of friendship, of giving, of sharing, and of being around the people you love and those who love you. Unfortunately, what makes the holidays so…

Tips For Maintaining Independence In A Relationship

November 17, 2021

It is very easy in the first few weeks and months of a new relationship to find excuses to spend time with this amazing new person. You may find that you duck out of meetings with friends and family and…