All articles tagged with #toxic relationships
Ireland Baldwin opened up about cutting ties with toxic family members in a candid essay, reflecting on her lonely childhood, her strained relationship with her parents, and her focus on creating a healthier family environment as she turns 30.
Actor Jonathan Majors faces accusations of physical and emotional abuse from two ex-girlfriends, with one alleging incidents of choking and threats of violence, while the other describes emotional manipulation and control. His lawyer denies the physical abuse allegations but acknowledges toxic relationships, and Majors has also faced complaints of improper behavior on the set of Lovecraft Country. Majors was found guilty of assault and harassment against a former girlfriend in December 2023, leading to his departure from Marvel, and he plans to appeal the verdict.
Astrologer Reda Wigle explores the influence of zodiac signs on toxic mother-child relationships, noting that challenging planets in the fourth house of the birth chart can indicate difficult parent-child dynamics. The moon's placement in Aries, Scorpio, or Capricorn can also contribute to challenging maternal relationships, with Aries moons experiencing volatility, Scorpio moons feeling responsible for their mothers' emotional well-being, and Capricorn moons being forced into early adulthood. Wigle emphasizes that it's never too late to reparent one's inner child and create a happier childhood for oneself.
Holistic counselor Sasha Blossom identifies 10 body signals that indicate being with the wrong person, including constipation, exhaustion, slow healing, bloating, skin issues, ailments, disordered eating, identity loss, brain fog, and low sex drive. These physical manifestations can stem from emotional and spiritual imbalances caused by toxic relationships, and it's important to listen to these signals as a call to protect oneself and seek help if needed.
Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari revealed on her podcast that she cut off her father two years ago after he "crossed the line" with her three children. She described her father as a narcissist and said that she never felt good enough around him. The final straw came when he did something to her kids, prompting her to sever ties. Fans praised her for taking a stand against toxic family members and prioritizing her children's well-being. Cavallari and her father had already grown apart after the death of her brother in 2015.
This article explores why successful women often end up in toxic relationships with unsuitable partners. It suggests that their tendency to overlook red flags, make love decisions like work decisions, and their competitive nature contribute to this pattern. Additionally, their ability to easily get bored and their compassion for others can lead them to attract the wrong type of men. The article provides tips on self-love, observation, acceptance, and effective communication to help women find healthy relationships.
Women who find themselves always being bridesmaids and never brides may have certain habits that sabotage their chances of finding a long-lasting relationship. These habits include self-sabotage, not being true to themselves, repeatedly choosing the wrong partners, being attracted to unavailable men, staying in toxic relationships for too long, neglecting self-care, holding onto past pain, prioritizing their phones over their relationships, using social media as a relationship tool, and not actively putting themselves out there to meet new people. By recognizing and addressing these habits, women can increase their chances of finding the happiness and love they desire.
Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, but many people may exhibit narcissistic traits that make them toxic partners. Warning signs of dating a narcissist include love bombing, always needing the best of everything, constantly redirecting conversations back to themselves, mistreating others they see as beneath them, inconsistencies in their stories, treating you as a status symbol, being inflexible and uncompromising, deflecting blame onto you, insincere apologies, lack of close friends, and a lack of interest in changing. It is important to recognize these red flags early on to avoid getting stuck in an abusive relationship.
This article discusses 16 signs that may indicate a person you love has a personality disorder, such as psychopathy or narcissistic personality disorder. These signs include believing they are superior to you, expressing hatred towards you, never accepting responsibility, grooming new partners, having a history of multiple romantic partners, being hypersensitive towards themselves and insensitive towards others, always needing to be the winner, making you feel like you're losing your mind, enjoying degrading others, being deceptive and manipulative, having questionable morals, displaying shallow emotions, playing the victim, using triangulation, lacking basic social skills, and constantly criticizing your actions.
YouTube star Colleen Ballinger, known for her character Miranda Sings, has responded to accusations of toxic relationships with fans by posting a 10-minute song on YouTube. Ballinger addressed allegations of bullying, exploitation, and hurtful behavior, stating that while she used to message fans in a "loser kind of way," she has since changed her behavior and taken accountability. However, her response received criticism for its perceived flippancy and lack of sincerity.
People are sharing their experiences of cutting ties with toxic friends, including instances of jealousy, control, and emotional abuse. Recognizing when a friendship is no longer positive can be difficult, but setting boundaries and prioritizing mental health is important. Ending toxic friendships can lead to less drama and more fulfilling relationships with those who value and appreciate you.
Childhood trauma survivors struggle with blind spots in their relationships, including setting low standards of being treated, failing to see red flags, internalizing pain, and getting obsessed easily. Accepting the truth and understanding reality can help address trauma and stop it from affecting recent relationships. Therapy can help in managing trauma triggers and turning towards healthy and secure connections that bring peace and healing.
The author, who has a toxic relationship with her family, went on a Disney cruise with them and her baby. Despite being triggered, she is glad her baby bonded with them and the ship helped set boundaries. The decision to go on the trip was due to her daughter's birth during the pandemic.