Relationships with narcissists, borderlines, histrionics, psychopaths, other bullies, professional victims and emotional reasoners are often riddled with conflict. After the idealization or love bombing stage ends and the devaluation stage begins, circular arguments, pout outs and rage episodes often become a weekly or daily occurrence. Conflicts are rarely resolved and are frequently rehashed with each […]
Healthy Boundaries, Part 2: The Joy of No! [Video]
Healthy boundaries are a basic building block of healthier relationships. The ability to someone no without guilt is an essential skill if you’d like to begin practicing interpersonal boundaries and build more self-respect. Even if you feel guilty about saying no, you can still say no. Don’t make decisions out fear. Or, as I like […]
Boundaries Protect You from Narcissists and Borderlines, Part 2: The Joy of No!
Over the years, I’ve become a broken record about two things with clients. Self-care and boundaries. Effective boundaries allow the good stuff in and keep the bad stuff out. They separate healthier relationship partners from toxic relationship partners. In Part One of boundary article series, I explain one of the most fundamental boundaries — the […]
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