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fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why No Contact Feels Worse Than Staying With a Toxic Person

In healthy relationships, people tend to feel safe and respected. You may argue, but you don't fight. A level of respect and care is maintained, and the past is not brought up as a weapon. Over time, your nervous system learns that this person is reliable. In unhealthy relationships, especially those involving emotional abuse, attachment works differently. Instead of safety, the bond forms around chaos and survival. This process is known as a trauma bond.
Mental health
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trapped review rough and ready abuse story that piles bleakness upon bleakness

Raye is trapped in an abusive relationship, bleak job, and home; the movie portrays trauma bonding amid uneven low-budget craft and blunt dialogue.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Hidden Danger of Love-Bombing in Relationships

Love-bombing is intense early affection and attention used as a manipulation tactic to gain control, signaling a red flag in relationships.
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