Loving a narcissist: why do you have to become invisible just to make them feel special?
When one partner needs constant admiration and reassurance, the other can end up suppressing their own needs just to keep the relationship on an even keel.
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Is your relationship toxic – or is your partner actually a psychopath?
They’re charming, attentive and seemingly besotted with you. Then the put-downs begin, your confidence disappears and you find yourself walking on eggshells. But what if the person you’re in love with has a much darker side? We explore the psychology of toxic relationships, psychopathic traits and why it’s so difficult to walk away.
10 quiet signs you might have fallen for someone with psychopathic traits (and one you mustn’t ignore)
Psychopaths don’t always look like the villains we imagine. From excessive charm and calculated kindness to subtle put-downs and gaslighting, psychologist Dr Emma Kavanagh reveals 10 behaviours that could suggest someone has psychopathic traits – and why the warning signs can be so difficult to spot.
Is it cheating if you fall for someone in a video game? The new rules of emotional infidelity
As virtual worlds become increasingly social, the boundaries between gaming, flirting and emotional infidelity are becoming harder to define. But if you — or your partner — develop romantic feelings for someone you’ve met in a game, does it count as cheating?
The chilling true story behind Netflix’s ‘Death of the Pastor’s Wife’
Behind the polished façade of a South Carolina megachurch was a toxic marriage, abuse, stalking, and a tragic death that sparked a nationwide obsession. Here is the full story of Mica Miller.
How often do you think about sex? (and what does your answer say about you?)
Every day, once a week or hardly ever? A sexologist explains what your answer really says about your sex drive — and why there may be no such thing as a “normal” amount. For something so personal, sexual desire is surprisingly easy to measure ourselves against other people. We compare ourselves with partners, friends, statistics, […]
Rob Reiner’s son Jake Reiner quietly marries eight months after parents’ deaths – as he reveals his grief ‘manifests into rage’
The 35-year-old has married Maria Gilfillan in an intimate ceremony following an unimaginable family tragedy – but says every morning brings a painful reminder of everything he has lost
Do you have FOBO? Why ‘Fear of a Better Option’ could be the reason you can’t find happiness
The unlimited choice in dating apps has left us unable to find a relationship due to Fear of a Better Option. Here’s how to commit again.
Inside the devastating true story of Rachel Nickell’s murder – killed in broad daylight in front of her two-year-old son
Rachel’s son, Alex Hanscombe and his father André reveal how they tried to escape the trauma that made headlines worldwide, and what convinced them to tell their deeply personal story in Netflix’s The Witness.
Eight red flags your wife might be tempted to have an affair
Could your partner be craving more from the relationship? From feeling undesired to wanting novelty, emotional connection or sexual fulfilment, these can be signs that something needs attention.
