• Toxic Relationships

10 Signs Of An Abusive Relationship

Firstly, let’s be clear on what we mean by domestic abuse as this can sometimes be difficult to spot. In April 2021 a landmark Domestic Abuse Bill received Royal Assent. It marks the first time in history there has been a wide-ranging legal definition of domestic abuse which incorporates emotional, coercive or controlling behaviour, and economic abuse.   […]

Emotionally Abusive Relationships

Emotional abuse incorporates coercive or controlling behaviour, as well as economic abuse. The important thing to understand about emotional abuse is that it’s not a one-off incident; it’s a cumulation of incidents over a period of time and, quite often, you won’t know or recognise that it’s happening to you. As isolated incidents, they may seem, to […]

How To Divorce A Difficult Partner And Recover From A Toxic Relationship

Divorce is known as the 2nd most traumatic life experience we go through, after the death of a loved one. But divorcing a difficult person is a whole different ball game from breaking up from someone who, despite the tension and arguments over who gets the piano and the kitchen table, wants to come to […]

What Is Stonewalling?

What Is Ghosting?

What Is Lovebombing?

What Is Gaslighting?

How to leave a toxic relationship

Divorcing someone with narcissistic tendencies may be the most difficult thing someone can ever take on. Reassuringly, there is light at the end of the tunnel – if you plan ahead and get the right help, you can overcome it.

The Differences Between a Healthy and Toxic Relationship

The Grey Rock Technique