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Absorbing others’ trauma can take a big toll on your own mental health
Whether this behavior is abusive depends on the person doing it and their motivation
Being the center of attention doesn’t mean you have to exile your guest stars
Being ‘hooked’ on love can cause unhealthy relationship patterns and obsessive thoughts
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Start with one person you trust, and then you can open the door to the rest of the world
Always putting others’ happiness before your own can build resentment over time
When ‘helping’ others is unhealthy for you, it’s time to set firm boundaries
This toxic approach to conflict is unintentional or intentional and verbal or nonverbal
This toxic behavior uses the principle of intermittent reinforcement to keep you invested
Communication and honesty are key to all relationships, even in ‘gray zone’ situationships
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