One of the most confusing experiences for a man in a toxic relationship is this: he can see clearly that the relationship is hurting him and still feel drawn back to it. That contradiction is not weakness. It is not
How to Deflate a Narcissist’s Ego: 13 Calm Phrases That Stop Manipulation When Seth first began working with me, he was exhausted—not from fighting, but from trying so hard to get it right. Every conversation with his wife followed the
Last year, a man named “Ryan” sat across from me on Zoom — eyes down, shoulders heavy — like a man who had been carrying the weight of his entire household on his back. He told me something I’ve heard
Michael sat on the edge of his office chair, elbows on his knees, hands locked like he was bracing for a punch. He didn’t seem like a man acting on impulse. He seemed like someone who had been carrying something
A man came to me recently after enduring months of physical abuse from his wife. She had slapped him across the face during arguments, broke a wooden hanger over his arm, and even hurled an empty wine bottle at him.
Despite the circumstances, divorce remains one of the most traumatic events you can experience in your adult life. The psychological impact of divorce may leave you anticipating a holiday season filled with emotional challenges. Many clients express concerns about the
When “Paul” was describing his marriage to me, his eyes began to tear up as he described the constant arguing, criticism, and disparaging of his character while in the presence of his young children. His wife “Michelle” seemed to seek
A divorce is likely to amplify some of your spouse’s narcissistic tendencies. The only thing more challenging than a divorce from a narcissistic spouse is helping your children through having a narcissistic parent. Since narcissism can present itself in varied
Last weekend my client “Chris “phoned me overwhelmed by stress, while attending his son’s baseball game. He realized his co-parent was not there as she had promised. When he phoned her, she informed him she had changed her mind and