Narcissists walk among us . . . but what makes us stay with such people?

In the beginning, sadly, many people fail to see the long-term damage a relationship with a narcissist (or narcissistically inclined person) can cause. From confidence to superficial charm or even intensity, it's easy to mistake narcissistic traits as positive ones in the beginning of a relationship. But after quickly sucking you in, they gaslight you, make you forget yourself, and cause you to start justifying all kinds of toxic behavior. All in the name of control disguised as love.

If you've been in a relationship that has made you question your sanity, this episode is for you . . .

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If you’ve ever walked away from a relationship thinking, “I’m never doing that again,” you won’t want to miss this episode. Heartbreak has a way of creating rigid rules—what you’ll never give, tolerate, or risk again—and those protective habits can quietly block the kind of love you actually want.

You’ll learn how relationship stress can show up in your body, why some people feel lighter and healthier after leaving the wrong dynamic, and the surprising connection between big-hearted, nurturing partners and anxious attachment.

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You open a dating app thinking, maybe this time will be different. Then it happens: ghosts, cancellations, silence, or that slow erosion of confidence these apps can create.

If that feels familiar, this episode is for you. Because the problem isn’t that you’re doing dating apps wrong . . . it’s that most people use them in a way that drains energy, kills momentum, and makes real connection far less likely. If you want dating to feel lighter, clearer, and more intentional, listen to this before you swipe again.

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