Many of the reasons men don’t leave abusive women are similar to the reasons women don’t leave abusive men. In addition to the similarities, male abuse victims have several unique difficulties that female abuse victims typically don’t share. https://youtu.be/2HqwfPIHjYA Counseling, Consulting and Coaching with Dr. Tara J. Palmatier, PsyD Dr. Tara J. Palmatier, PsyD helps […]

Using logic and facts during conflict with narcissists and borderlines doesn’t lead to mutual understanding and resolution. It has the opposite effect. Facts, logic reason and appeals to fairness only enrage the narcissist. Furthermore, the purpose of conflict with narcissistic and borderline individuals isn’t to resolve problems. The purpose of conflict is to provoke and […]

Recently, a friend shared an observation that the person who cares the least has the most power in a relationship. While I agree that this is true, I also thought to myself, “Yes, but what a lousy relationship.” An exquisitely painful relationship for the one who cares the most. And an ego power trip for […]