How do you deal with daughters who blame their mothers for everything? First, we will discuss why daughters blame their mothers. Then we will provide tips how to deal with mother blaming. Nobody leaves childhood unscathed, and it’s normal for adult children to blame their mothers for how they raised them. Maybe you sometimes blame … Read more
Why do I get annoyed with my mom so easily? Some reasons include being too controlling, being a hypocrite, and being too demanding. Many children ask this question out of guilt because we live in a world where we are bombarded with messages about what life should be like. Mothers are loving, caring, and love their … Read more
Are you tired of living with your parents? You are at an age where you can move out, but you are a little indecisive. Your family may have told you that moving away from them would be a selfish act. Or, it could be that no one else in your family has moved and you … Read more
Relationships with in-laws can be difficult to navigate at times. This is why so much has been said about the touchy uncertainty of mother and daughter-in-law relationships. While much of the conversations tend to center around toxic mothers-in-law, what are you supposed to do when it’s your daughter-in-law that’s creating an unhealthy relationship dynamic? If … Read more
When it comes to raising kids, grandparents are often the unsung heroes for many parents. Showering grandkids with love, praise, and even helping out with the occasional babysitting service on date nights all go a long way. Filled with insight from parenting their own children, it’s wonderful when we’re able to have a good relationship … Read more
It can be tough to merge two families as one. When this occurs, a lot of issues arise. For instance, your family members not liking the person you decided to spend the rest of your life with. While the mother-in-law is usually the most significant threat, her daughter doesn’t fall far behind. As much as … Read more
My mother in law manipulates my husband all the time! Anything she says or does, he follows. I respect that she is his mother, but she’s constantly twisting her words and making it seem like I’m the bad guy. I hate feeling like we’re in competition with one another! It totally seems like my mother-in-law … Read more
Have you ever met someone that’s always down on their luck? Do they complain that they’re under-appreciated and overlooked? Do you feel like they’ve brought at least some of these misfortunes on themselves? You’ve likely encountered someone with a victim mentality. Dealing with someone who plays the victim is taxing, to say the least. Not … Read more
Getting engaged and married is one of the most exciting and happiest life experiences. Many of us look forward to the day we make the choice to say “I do” for the long run. However, while we are able to choose our spouse we can’t choose the family members that they come with. Dealing with … Read more
In recent years, there has been an undeniable explosion of research and mainstream articles discussing toxic parents. We all know that toxic people can leave devastating impacts on their own children. Furthermore, we also know that emotional dysfunction can result in long-term effects on a child’s emotional well-being. But what about toxic grandparents and their … Read more