at the age of 5 I was sexually abused by a woman every night. I never spoke a word to anyone for the simple fact who would believe a five year old. I tried to just push that into the back of my mind and just bury it. Now at the age of 23 I have 2 daughters 5 and 2. My...
Relationship behaviors that might mean you have low self-esteem are, coincidentally, common fight starters, and even breakup fuel. And because you've probably been battling low self-esteem most of your life, and through all your relationships, you probably don't even notice you're doing the...
Ego possession and soul loss 1. Poor family environment Firstly, there is the poor family environment. When we’re raised in a family that is either (a) too smothering and possessive or (b) too neglectful and rejecting of us – or in some cases, both combined – we internalize the idea...
Sometimes, out of fear, he will chronically choose less than average friends. That is to say that he hangs with friends who are below him, or at best, on the same level as him. Sometimes it is because he feels mediocre, and because of that, his ego feels afraid at the thought of ...
It fuels his ego – he made you come, after all! 26) He’s slow yet passionate When a man takes his time with you in bed, it’s a sign that he is enjoying the experience with you and wants to savor it. While it’s fun to go fast, a guy who loves making love will make it...
“They distort the truth to make you doubt yourself. Not only does this enable them to reframe situations and perceptions to protect their ego, but it also destabilizes their victim,” she adds. Gaslighting is a harmful form of abuse and manipulation. It is a tactic used to question your ...
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This makes them believe they are not valued for who they are but for what they can provide. Therefore, they tend to make their spouse feel extremely dependent on them, which helps them elevate their ego. 6. Always sarcastic Who does not love a bit of mockery or use sarcasm to be funny...
9 Ways to Develop a Strong Sense of Self What is the Sense of Self? Quite simply, your sense of self is the identity you carry around all day every day – it is your sense of “this is me” and “this is not me.” The sense of self, also known as the ego, is an image we...
You may think he’s cheating because you’re not attractive enough, but the truth is that lots of men cheat for reasons that have nothing to do with you and everything to do with their own ego. According to research, partners who are insecure and anxiously attached are more likely to ch...