Partner Development

Gaslighting and narcissism go hand in hand, as most narcissists use gaslighting as a form of abuse. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser attempts to diffuse confusion and self-doubt in the victim’s mind. By distorting reality and forcing the victim to question their own judgment, gaslighters are typically seeking to gain control and power over the other person

Many of my listeners contact me with a burning question: How do I capture the attentions and affections of the schizoid man that I have my eye on? They have tried all of the socially acceptable dating and marriage techniques to no avail. Schizoid men simply don't operate by the same socialization rules as everyone else, and thus one must alter their tactics if they are trying to date or marry a man with schizoid personality disorder.

It’s a known fact that the more we care about a person, the more susceptible we are to feeling intense negative emotions whenever we feel like the relationship is under threat. While all these feelings are valid, managing and expressing them in a respectful, loving way can be a bit of a challenge. When conflicts arise, we are often caught between feeling guilty for being mad at our partner and holding them accountable for their actions.

In this extraordinary memoir, Tom Mitchelson offers a deeply moving story of hope and love triumphing over adversity. It is gripping account of what it’s like for a child to grow up in an explosively violent home and explores the enormously complicated relationship Tom had with his dad, well into adulthood.

"Hvorfor går du ikke bare?" er den typiske reaktion, når ofre for psykisk partnervold fortæller, hvad de er udsat for. Trusler, stalking, seksuel og økonomisk vold er hverdag for disse mennesker, som langsomt får nedbrudt deres selvværd og selvtillid. Psykoterapeut Christina Copty beskriver her, hvad psykisk partnervold er, og hvad den gør ved offeret. Hun giver et indblik i, hvordan en krænker tænker, føler og agerer, og hun guider læseren igennem den labyrint af kontrollerende og manipulerende voldsmetoder, som krænkeren benytter sig af.

Der Verlust des Partners, des Ehemanns oder Lebensgefährten, ist für jede Frau ein Schicksalsschlag. Ganz gleich, ob jung oder alt, ob die Partnerschaft schon sehr lange oder erst kurz bestand, ob die Beziehung noch "glücklich wie am ersten Tag" war oder Liebe und Leidenschaft über die Jahre hinter die Anforderungen des Alltags zurückgetreten ist: wenn der Partner gestorben ist, erschüttert dies Körper, Geist und Seele. Eva Terhorst beschreibt in ihrem neuen Buch, wie Frauen die vielfältigen Herausforderungen nach dem Tod ihres Partners bestehen können.

Most information intended to assist women with terrible relationships begins past the point of no return. Those books offer to help you after you understand your relationship is poo. You don't have to be in a relationship with a controller or an abuser to profit by this information. An audiobook that follows the examples in the journeys towards recuperation for women getting away control all the while features the remarkable idea of this journey and, incomprehensibly, it's basic establishing in the conventional, the regular.

When you hear the word “conversation”, and you think about your partner, does that make you happy, or do you cringe at the thought of it? Communication skills are one of the pillars of any connection, but their importance becomes paramount in human relationships. Peter Drucker once stated: “The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.” But, we seem to be heading in the opposite direction.

Prolonged exposure to domestic abuse can manifest characteristics of post-traumatic depression and illness. Scott Vinci takes you on a guided path through four critical steps that he has identified from 10 years of working with the intimate partner survivors of men who perpetrated various forms of abuse and violence to control them.

Nobody in the family talks about Ellen's grandmother Lola, who was swallowed up by the circus and emerged as a woman who tamed tigers and got away scot-free for killing her husband. When Ellen's husband Wayne beats her nearly to death, she runs to the only place she knows where a woman can completely disappear - the same Big Top that once sheltered her grandmother. Though the circus moves from one town to the next, Wayne tracks it, and Ellen, relentlessly.

As life became busier, each partner began to devote less time and energy to maintaining the bond. Less nurturing meant less emotional and physical closeness, which led to more irritation. The more distressed a couple is, the less likely they are to speak and connect. It is tough for a pair to escape this vicious cycle on their own, as you and your partner may be experiencing right now. This book, Integrative Couple's Therapy, will help you to break that vicious cycle.

Renesia Martin seemed to have it all together. She was thriving in her corporate career, and she was married to an outgoing and handsome man, in a beautiful home in an upper-class neighborhood. Yet, behind closed doors she was living in the cycle of abuse. Don't Hit My Mama is a memoir where Renesia recounts what she saw, heard and felt as a child witness of domestic violence, and how it impacted her early development and later in life as an adult. In addition, she openly shares the process she went through to bring restoration and healing to herself and her family.

Demi Eliana Paterson is a success and relationship coach and she provides you with the tools to give you the confidence to go for what you want; she teaches you the dynamics and differences of how men and women think in order to attract, meet, and ultimately choose The One!

Marriage is hard. Every day, we face new problems. Do you think that because of the difficulties you are no longer able to love the person you married? Do you think your partner is unable to meet your needs? Maybe, you do the same! All you can do is believe that you are unhappy and no longer feeling the same emotions as before. But the truth is that you have to face the difficulties of marriage. This book is what you need. Here, you'll find practical advice that will make you a better partner.

Scarred Wings Still Fly is a dramatic account of one woman's journey from an abusive relationship to finding her strength to live her purpose and her truth. This book gives firsthand accounts of what makes abusive relationships possible for even the strongest of women, why it is so difficult to break free, and how the aftermath of the abuse can be much more damaging.

Ein hochmoderner Ratgeber über die Liebe in all ihren Facetten – ein Thema für die Ewigkeit. Niemand bringt uns bei, wie die Liebe geht. Romantische Filme, Serien, Bücher und Lieder beeinflussen zwar unser Denken und Fühlen, doch oft genug stellen wir fest: Wir haben eigentlich keine Ahnung. Bis jetzt. Frei von Überhöhung und Klischees zeigt uns Jay Shetty einen Weg auf, wie wir unsere Gefühle besser verstehen und nachhaltiger lieben. Basierend auf alten Weisheiten ebenso wie neuesten psychologischen Studien erläutert er, wie wir Liebe finden und pflegen und auch nach ihrem Ende weitermachen können.

Does your relationship drain you more than it makes you feel happy? Have you ever wondered why the people who seem to need you the most are also the ones that hurt and abuse you? If so, then this audiobook is for you! You've found the guide to support anyone who has been involved with a narcissist or abusive partner. Inside of this audiobook, explore what codependency is as well as a narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Discover how these disorders affect relationships on both sides of the spectrum—those being abused by a narcissist as well as those abusing their partners.

This book is addressed directly to women experiencing domestic abuse, and to those who seek to support them, including pastoral leaders, friends, and support organizations. It debunks the myths—perpetuated by some abusers and, unwittingly, by many churches—which prevent women from getting out of harm’s way. It helps them realize that the Bible does not belong to their abuser but is a text of liberation. Written with careful attention to pastoral issues, it closely examines and clearly explains the relevant scriptural texts.

What kind of person ends up in a toxic relationship? And why does she stay? This searingly honest novel answers both those questions head-on. Coming out of a failing marriage, Kelly turns to Gabe out of fear of being alone. Her gradual slide into danger is at once terrifying and inevitable, and the steps she takes to get out of it will both inspire and offer hope.

JJ knows what it means to have everything; a loving family, great friends, and an amazing, high profile job. She also knows what it means to nearly lose it all. Her voice hit the airwaves daily, entertaining listeners throughout the city, yet her personal life was crumbling before her eyes. By the time she had made her way through an abusive relationship, she no longer recognized the woman in the mirror. On the brink of losing her mind, her soul and her spirit, her life was hanging on by a thread.