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. Her books have been translated into 16+ languages all over the world. For more inspiration and insight on manipulation and red flags, follow her on Instagram here.

The 12 Laws of Power, According to Narcissists

The 48 Laws of Power is one of the most famous books of all time. But did you know that narcissists have their own laws of power that they operate on? Here are twelve of their laws of power, explained by a researcher. Law #9: Leave a brutal impact so they always remember you, even if they did not desire you in the beginning.

5 Bizarre Myths About Single People That Need to End – According to Research

Research is showing that marriage, especially for women, does not result in greater happiness long-term, whereas single and childfree women are one of the happiest demographics. Thousands if not millions of women across social media speak out every day about “giving up” on dating and leaving the dating scene because they find the current dating pool toxic yet find themselves under the microscope under society’s scrutinizing gaze, taught to blame themselves if they choose to stay single or have high standards. Perhaps it’s time to turn our focus toward why women are finding the dating climate such an inhospitable place to pursue love, rather than shaming single women for their standards.