Narcissists can be beguiling and charismatic. In fact, one study showed that their likable veneer was only penetrable after seven meetings. But you don’t want to fall in love with…...

When working alongside a narcissist, one needs to address unsettling behavior. Here, Dr. Erin Leonard explains how to bypass a narcissist in her conversation with a client. “Tell me exactly…...

Addiction destroys genuine intimacy Drug- and alcohol-addicted women describe their emotional struggle during recovery as empty, lonely, guilty, disconnected and numb. For the woman who is still addicted, these fearful…...

Once relegated to the darkest corners of our society—explicit, sexual material is now only a few clicks away. Unlike previous mediums, the Internet offers convenient, instant, anonymous, no-cost access to…...

From time-to-time, we all rely on our significant other (or someone else with whom we are close) for support, validation… maybe even self-esteem. Turning to others to lift us up…...

Addiction today is more common than we dare to accept. Many types of addiction have become socially acceptable in these morally and spiritually bankrupt times. Good things, when misused, can…...

Relationships can provide a wonderful arena for healing love addiction. Many relationships flounder due to the issue of love addiction. Since people come together at their common level of woundedness…...

Find out what to do if you are using sex addictively to avoid anxiety, take away stress, fill up emptiness or to get validated. Robert consulted with me because his…...

Is someone you love harming themselves with an addiction? Learn how you can be of help to yourself and the addicted person. Dealing with addicted family members is always a…...

Living with an addict (including alcoholics [1]) can feel like life in a war zone. The addict’s personality changes caused by addiction create chaos. Family dynamics are organized around the…...