Shahida Arabi
Shahida is a graduate of Harvard University and Columbia University. She is a published researcher and author of Power: Surviving and Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse and Breaking Trauma Bonds with Narcissists and Psychopaths. Her books have been translated into 16+ languages all over the world. Her work has been featured on Salon, HuffPost, Inc., Bustle, Psychology Today, Healthline, VICE, NYDaily News and more. For more inspiration and insight on manipulation and red flags, follow her on Instagram here.
9 ‘Sex And The City’ Quotes That Perfectly Describe Modern Dating In 2025
“I want to enjoy my success, not apologize for it.”
8 Dark Romantic Thriller Movies That Will Chill Your Bones
Sociopaths and narcissists make these thrillers even more chilling.
6 “Good For Her” Movies That’ll Help You Heal After A Tough Breakup With A Narcissist
Take a cue from these ladies who take their lives in their own hands.
9 Best TV Psychological Thrillers Ever Made
Psychological thriller shows enthrall us and often feature mind games, plot twists, and characters with dark personality traits that keep us hooked. Here are the nine best psychological thriller tv shows of all time and where to stream them.
The 9 Best Psychological Thriller TV Shows of All Time
Get ready for the suspense.
9 Toxic Mind Game And Gaslighting Thrillers To Stream On Netflix In June
Audiences enjoy and feel validated by “mind game movies” – where the narcissistic or toxic characters play mind games with a victim thus revealing the impact of gaslighting or the movie itself plays mind games with the viewer, making them…
6 Of The Most Toxic Rom-Coms In Movie History That Romanticized Serious Red Flags
Don’t use these romantic comedies to guide your relationships IRL.
5 Lifetime Movies About Narcissists (With The Most Iconic Plot Twists)
There are certain lifetime movies that do a great job of highlighting the character traits, motives, and behaviors of narcissistic people in relationships.
10 TV Shows About Narcissists And Psychopaths That’ll Leave You Breathless
Did you root for these psychopaths?
9 Bone-Chilling Netflix Movies About Mind Games and Gaslighting
If these Netflix movies make you feel uncomfortable, they’ve done their job.
The 5 Most Toxic TV Couples Filled With Narcissistic Manipulation And Serious Red Flags
Never model your relationship on these toxic TV couples.
8 Dark Romance Thrillers About Sociopaths That Will Chill Your Bones
Some of the best thriller movies have elements of dark romance embedded within – torturous love affairs turned into torment, titillating stories of betrayal, obsession, and secrecy.
A Jennifer Lawrence Thriller Is One Of The Most Controversial Romance Movies of All Time
I never thought that an action and adventure rom-com movie starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt would be one of the most darkly romantic movies I’ve ever seen, but here we are.
10 Best Revenge Movies About Narcissists (Where the Victims Win)
Revenge is not for the faint-hearted nor is it usually advisable in real life (likely, you’d have a much more productive time channeling your experiences into healing and success rather than spending time in jail), but audiences can find it…
4 Movies About Toxic Limerence
When I first wrote about limerence back in 2018, many readers resonated with the idea of being in a “fantasy relationship” – becoming obsessed and fixated on a toxic relationship or “situationship” that is often unrequited, harmful, incompatible in some…
Why Men and Women Can’t Be “Just Friends”
The age-old concern continues to plague us: can men and women really be “just friends?” In cases where there is no form of attraction on either side, it is absolutely possible!
When Narcissists Say These 6 Phrases In Romantic Relationships, Here’s What They Really Mean
A researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy notes the six phrases you may hear from narcissists in romantic relationships and what they really mean.
Why Men Disappear Even When They Want You
For the most part, a man disappearing or withdrawing attention from you after showing extreme interest and attraction sends a mixed signal but a clear one: they are not the one for you.
