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7 Movie Endings That Are Way Darker Than You Remember

Have you watched Back to the Future lately?

By Richard Chachowski, 19 Feb 2025

Differences Between Borderline Personality Disorder and Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Many people wonder how Borderline Personality Disorder differs from Narcissistic Personality Disorder, or how Borderline Personality Disorder differs from the usual symptoms of trauma.

By Shahida Arabi, 14 Feb 2023

The Real Reason You Get Attached To Narcissists, Based On The Internal Family Systems Model Of Psychotherapy

You may wonder why you have so many conflicting emotions, thoughts and behaviors when it comes to trauma, especially if you’ve been traumatized by a manipulative narcissist. The Internal Family Systems model, created by therapist Dr.

By Shahida Arabi, 27 Jan 2023

How NOT To Raise a Narcissist: A Step-By-Step Guide

Don’t stay together for the children. Model empathy, boundaries, and accountability instead.

By Shahida Arabi, 2 Jul 2023

These Rom-Com Characters Were Villains All Along

Julia Roberts and Dermot Mulroney in My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

For every sincere, realistic depiction of love on screen, there’s a beloved rom-com hero who embodies chaotic evil. We’re not talking light stalking, either; there’s enough of that in rom-coms.

By Evan E. Lambert, 13 Mar 2024

6 Behaviors “High-Functioning” Trauma Survivors Will Understand Deeply

As a researcher specializing in trauma, I often hear myths about how trauma can affect people and present itself. Here are six behaviors “high-functioning” trauma survivors will understand deeply: Being calm isn’t a sign that the trauma never happened.

By Shahida Arabi, 22 Jun 2023

3 Love Lessons The TV Show “Imposters” Taught Us About Sociopathic Manipulators and Con Artists

Here’s what we learned about sociopathic manipulators in love from the TV show Imposters.

By Shahida Arabi, 20 Apr 2024

The 7 Best TV Villains of All Time, From Antagonistic To Just Evil

These TV villains are so sinister, you’ll be surprised you love them. Is your favorite on the list? TV shows need many positive attributes to rope viewers in on a weekly basis.

By Richard Chachowski, 24 Jul 2024

7 of the Most Toxic Couples in Television History

Rachel Green and Ross Geller define the will-they-won’t-they trope, and I wish they just wouldn’t because they’re absolutely terrible for each other!

By Molly Burford, 10 Feb 2024

Narcissists Use These 5 Seduction Pick-Up Artist Techniques To Manipulate You In Dating

The pick-up artist aims to seduce and date people who they consider to be out of their league or resistant to their advances.

By Shahida Arabi, 13 Jan 2024

Narcissists Who Are Jealous Of You Display These 4 Subtle Behaviors in Relationships

A researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy shares the four behaviors that indicate a narcissist is envious and jealous of you.   

By Shahida Arabi, 19 Aug 2024

12 Disturbing Horror Movies That Crossed A Line… And Kept Going

12 horror films so disturbing you won’t be able to look away.

By Benjamin Pratt, 6 Mar 2025

10 Sadistic Cat-and-Mouse Games Narcissists And Psychopaths Play

Some narcissistic and psychopathic individuals sadistically enjoy toying with and deliberately causing pain to others.

By Shahida Arabi, 8 Feb 2023

The Best Menacing Thrillers Streaming On Max This Weekend (Jan 3 – 5)

Max (formerly HBO Max) has some incredible movies streaming this weekend if you want to get a bit spooky and weirded out. MaXXXine Release Date: May 3, 2024 Why Watch It?

By Josh Lezmi, 3 Jan 2025

How to “Win” A Break-Up With a Narcissist – The Surprising Micro-Habits That Help You Heal

Forget love and light. Here’s what no one tells you about healing and “winning” in a break-up from a narcissist in authentic ways backed by science.

By Shahida Arabi, 28 Aug 2023

6 Dark Things About Blake Lively You Didn’t Know: It Doesn’t End With The Movie

Blake Lively has understandably gained the scrutiny of the internet for her insensitive and tactless marketing of her and Justin Baldoni’s new film, “It Ends With Us,” a movie centered on domestic violence.

By Scarlett de Beauvoir, 20 Aug 2024

Sarcasm Can Be A Red Flag of Psychopathy, According to Research—How It Looks in Toxic Relationships

A shocking red flag of psychopathy is a behavior that is usually not considered because it is so normalized in today’s society. This red flag of psychopathy?

By Shahida Arabi, 1 Jun 2023

Law and Order: SVU’s Best ‘Psychopaths and Narcissists’ Episodes

Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is one of the most captivating crime drama television shows, spanning an impressive 24 seasons.

By Shahida Arabi, 23 Jul 2023

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