Have you ever been in a relationship where everything feels mostly okay… until suddenly it isn’t? One minute you’re having what feels like a normal conversation, maybe even a slightly tense one, and the next — your partner is gone. Emotionally, physically, or both. They might say they “need space.”They might say nothing at all.They just go offline — literally or metaphorically — and you’re left sitting there wondering, What just happened? Did I do something wrong? Are they coming back? And...

In online conversations about relationship health, the terms toxic relationship and narcissistic relationship often get used as if they mean the same thing. While every narcissistic relationship is undeniably toxic, not every toxic relationship stems from narcissism. This distinction is subtle, but it’s crucial — especially for people trying to make sense of their own experiences. Toxicity Can Exist Without Narcissism In my work as a relationship counsellor, I regularly meet couples who...

When exploring the vast world of narcissism and attachment — especially in the endless stream of videos and articles on YouTube — you’ll often hear people label narcissists as having disorganised or avoidant attachment styles. This is a common narrative, one that makes sense on the surface: narcissistic behaviours often involve emotional distance, self-centredness, and difficulty in forming deep connections. However, voices like American counsellor and psychotherapist Peter Salerno, author of...