Am I in a relationship with a narcissist?
Narcissists are very good at masking their narcissistic traits. They usually create a campaign where their victims are being gradually exposed to...
Press Release: From Victim to Victor: “Narcissism Survival Guide” Becomes Amazon Bestseller and receives an award
Written by Dr Mariette Jansen not only from her expertise as a psychotherapist and life coach but as someone who suffered narcissistic abuse from...
How a narcissist makes their victims become like them
A narcissist is aiming to crush the personality of their victim. They don’t want people around them who are critical, opinionated or in any way in...
Narcissism explained in a fairy tale
Narcissism explained in a fairy tale: 'The throne, the queen and the polishers' Once upon a time, there was a girl who thought she was the one who...
Why I wrote ‘From Victim to Victor’
Book on overcoming narcissism On 21 June 2020 (solstice), I launched my book ‘From Victim to Victor’, the narcissism survival guide. And below I...
Emotional old pain that hits between the eyes
Are you sometimes hit by surprise? Do you think ‘I thought I was over this’? Are you familiar with the pain? Lars was a lovely 39 years old man, who...
Six easy ways to deal with Corona Covid-19 stress
Top ways to deal with stress Interesting times, where we are thrown around in uncertainty. And no one can escape. No money, location, job title or...
Jade, a tool to communicate with confidence
Communicate with confidence and clarity and you will be seen as confident and clever. You will get your way and there is no confusion. Jade is the...
My narcissistic mother is a nasty piece
I am the daughter of a narcissist. Narcissists are not just unpleasant. There is a lot more to them. They are nasty. Unfortunately, there are a lot...
7 signs you are in a narcissistic relationship
Are you in a narcissistic relationship? If you are in doubt, check out the 7 signs below. Be as honest as you can. Don't make excuses for your...
Relationship tips – how to have arguments that work for you
Relationships are connections between unique and individual people. Each with their own history, mental and emotional space, preferences, ideas and...
When to use the funeral speech approach in arguments
Nora was in a loving relationship. She knew her husband Peter genuinely loved her and she was besotted with him. It wasn’t the feeling aspect of her...
What is a narcissist? The 5 main characteristics
How to tell if someone is narcissistic Narcissists present themselves through a mask of a grandiosity and confidence to hide their low self-esteem...
When talking isn’t a solution for your relationship issues – actions speak louder than words
You have been talking and talking but it hasn't solved your relationship issue. It feels as if there is no change at all. And you feel desperate. Is...
Is your relationship oozing love or are you undermining your happiness?
Human beings are pack animals and we are always on the look-out for a romantic relationship. It is natural and instinctive. It is a way of seeking...
Could do better – a seriously negative and demoralising remark
Undermine confidence How Polly got in the way of her own happiness. Polly was humming when she opened the letterbox. Xmas had been great, everybody...
Darling column about Empty Nest Syndrome
The academic year is almost halfway and new students are feeling more at ease in their new situation. For parents and families it should be similar....
Misunderstood in your relationship?
Lydia Lydia wasn’t too happy in her relationship. Lately, she experienced some challenges at work and was keen to discuss these with Andrew, her...
20 tips to make Xmas preparations easy
The amount of stress that comes with the annual celebration of the birth of a baby is incredible. Setting expectations, managing them, creating...
From a full nest to an empty one – empty nest syndrome
You long for a baby and get pregnant. Next step: giving birth. For most women, the process is an intense experience with an incredible reward: a...
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