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How to spot a narcissist

July 31, 2024 by Natasha Dedijer-Turner

Prince Charming or the Frog? Have you ever encountered someone who seemed too perfect to be true? Someone who appeared to be the ideal partner, friend, or colleague? Beware-you may have crossed paths with a narcissist. These individuals excel in deception, capable of charming and captivating you in a manner that convinces you they are […]

Filed Under: boundaries, relationships, self esteem Tagged With: narcissist, narcissistic personality disorder, narcissists, relationships, surviving a narcissist

Why do we date people who treat us like shit?

August 1, 2021 by Natasha Dedijer-Turner

Have you ever found yourself in a dating rut, constantly attracting the same type of person or ending up in the same sticky situation? It’s a head-scratcher, isn’t it? You start to question your own judgement – is your picker broken? Why do we always seem to miss those pesky red flags? And why, oh […]

Filed Under: boundaries, breakups, divorce, relationships, relationships, Uncategorized Tagged With: goal disengagement, loss aversion, realtionships, self-esteem, sunk cost fallacy

Help-my parent is constantly critical, abusive and controlling!

July 18, 2021 by Natasha Dedijer-Turner

“I want to end my relationship with a toxic parent who caused me trauma – what’s the best approach?” Every single child deserves to have parents who are fully present and engaged in their lives. It’s crucial to understand that you are not accountable for the choices your parents made in the past or present. […]

Filed Under: boundaries, coping, family, holidays, relationships, self esteem, stress, therapy, Uncategorized Tagged With: abusive parents, adult children of alcoholics, alcoholic parents, borderline personality disorder, boundaries, bpd, children of alcoholics, parents, relationships, toxic, toxic relationships, unhealthy relationships

Is your friend an Emotional Sniper?

January 22, 2020 by Natasha Dedijer-Turner

Do you have a sneaky emotional sniper lurking in your life? You might not even realize it, but these are the so-called “friends” who can never seem to be genuinely happy for you. You know the type – the ones who always seem to take a cheap shot just to make you look bad, or […]

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How to say no to a food pusher

July 17, 2019 by Natasha Dedijer-Turner

Food is more than just fuel for our bodies. It serves a multitude of purposes that go beyond our basic biological needs. Of course, the primary function of food is to provide us with the necessary nutrients to sustain our bodies and keep us alive. Without it, we simply cannot survive. But food also has […]

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