3 Personality Traits Linked to Strict Parenting and How to Heal Ever wonder how your childhood shapes your personality? A study in Personality and Individual Differences links strict parenting to dark triad traits—narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how understanding these traits fosters healing. Let’s explore how … Read more
Breaking Free from the Invisible Grip of Manipulative Relationships Vanessa Springora’s Consent and Pascale Jamoulle’s I Was No Longer in Existence expose the devastating grip of manipulative relationships, as seen in Springora’s abuse by Gabriel Matzneff and Judith Godrèche’s experience with Benoit Jacquot. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how such … Read more
9 Subtle Signs of Emotional Abuse You Might Miss, Per Experts Emotional abuse often hides in plain sight, unlike physical violence. Dr. Stephanie Payne, in Medical Selection, and therapist Amber Long, via Instagram, highlight how subtle behaviors like criticism or gaslighting erode mental health. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how … Read more
Healing from Emotionally Absent Parents: Steps to Overcome Childhood Neglect Feeling a persistent need for validation as an adult may stem from emotionally absent parents, who overlooked or dismissed your feelings in childhood, per Psychology Today. This neglect shapes self-perception, relationships, and mental health, often fostering anxiety or distance. As a psychology professor with decades … Read more
Erotomania: Understanding the Delusion of Love and How to Heal Believing someone loves you without evidence isn’t just romantic hope—it’s erotomania, or Clérambault syndrome, a mental health disorder rooted in deep emotional pain, per psychoanalyst Valérie Grumelin. This condition, often tied to childhood emotional deficits, can lead to distress, family strain, or legal issues. As … Read more