by Marci Zinke Durante | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Terms like borderline, narcissist, and histrionic are thrown around constantly on social media. An ex is called a narcissist. A dramatic friend is labeled histrionic. Someone who is emotionally reactive is described as borderline. But these are not personality quirks...
by Marci Zinke Durante | Jun 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
There is a difficult truth that many people never want to confront: making a life-changing decision that affects someone else does not automatically entitle you to their support. Relationships, whether romantic, familial, or friendships, are built on mutual respect,...
by Marci Zinke Durante | Jun 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of the most common questions people ask after experiencing a difficult relationship is: “Do they even know what they’re doing?” Whether you’re dealing with a controlling partner, a chronically defensive friend, harmful family members, or...
by Marci Zinke Durante | Jun 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
The beginning of a relationship can be exciting, hopeful, and full of possibilities. During the early stages, it’s natural to focus on chemistry, attraction, and shared interests. However, it’s also an important time to pay attention to behavior patterns...
by Marci Zinke Durante | Jun 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
In healthy families, conflict is a problem to solve. In toxic family systems, conflict becomes a way of maintaining control. One of the most painful realities children face is being caught between two very different ways of relating to family. A dysregulated parent...
by Marci Zinke Durante | Nov 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why the Healthiest Person in a Dysfunctional Family Is Always the Most Hated If you’ve ever been the one in your family who speaks the truth, holds boundaries, or simply refuses to play along with the usual chaos, you may have wondered why you are the one who gets...
