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A while back, I wrote about why our individualistic culture provides fertile ground for narcissistic traits — and why more collectivist cultures, like Scandinavian countries, rarely show the same scale of the problem. That argument still holds. But it doesn’t answer the question I get asked most often since then: “Was my ex really a…
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Scroll through TikTok or Instagram right now and you’ll find video after video: “5 signs your mom is a narcissist,” “how to go no contact in 3 steps,” “POV: you finally went no contact.” Going no contact has become a viral topic — complete with trending sounds, oversimplified checklists, and merch. And somewhere in the…
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In the beginning, everything feels intense. Almost magical. But over time, something shifts. You start to feel unsure of yourself, exhausted — and somehow less and less like you. If you’ve been wondering whether your relationship is actually good for you, these 7 signs might bring some clarity. 1. You Feel Guilty for Everything No…
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You feel tense all the time – even when nothing is happening Maybe you know this feeling: You’re sitting on the couch in the evening.Your child is asleep. This should be your time to relax. But your body won’t settle. Your thoughts keep racing: What do you need to get done tomorrow? What could you…
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It often happens in a split second Your child screams.They don’t listen.They throw something. And suddenly, something happens inside youthat feels much bigger than the situation itself. Your emotions take over —even though you know:this isn’t actually that serious. You raise your voice.You get impatient.Or you shut down. And shortly after, the guilt kicks in:…
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You feel tired.Not just physically – but deep within. And the strange thing is:you often can’t even explain why. You got through the day somehow.You got up early.Made breakfast.Maybe started a load of laundry, replied to messages, thought about the next appointment. You functioned. And still, everything feels heavy. Welcome to mental load. What mental…