The Loneliness of Leaving: Why Recovery Can Feel Worse Before It Feels Better emotional abuse healing after breakup loneliness relationship recovery self trust toxic relationships Sep 05, 2025

You finally did it.
You left.
The relationship that drained you, broke you down, or made you doubt yourself is now behind you.

So why does it hurt so much?
Why does your chest feel hollow, the silence deafening, the loneliness unbearable?

Let’s be honest: leaving doesn’t always feel like instant f...

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Attachment Styles: How They Shape Love, Trust, and Communication (and How to Move Toward Secure) anxious attachment attachment styles attachment theory psychology avoidant attachment disorganised attachment healthy communication in relationships how attachment affects trust relationship advice psychology relationships and attachment secure attachment toxic relationships and attachment Aug 20, 2025

Let's talk about why your attachment style matters — and how to build healthier relationships, whatever your starting point.

Why Attachment Matters

Why do some people feel calm and confident in love, while others spend sleepless nights overthinking texts or pulling away when things get too close?

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The 5 Subtle Behaviours That Erode Your Confidence Over Time confidence psychology of control self-belief self-esteem subtle abuse toxic relationships Aug 11, 2025

When we think about confidence-shattering relationships, most of us picture obvious put-downs, explosive arguments, or blatant control.

But in reality, the most damaging behaviours are often the quietest.
They don’t slam into you like a storm — they slip under the door like a draft, unnoticeable at...

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The “It Wasn’t That Bad” Trap – And Why It’s Hard to See the Truth abuse recovery minimisation self-doubt toxic relationships trauma Aug 11, 2025

You replay the arguments in your head.
You remember the moments they were kind.
And before you know it, the thought slips in:

“Maybe it wasn’t that bad.”

If you’ve ever found yourself downplaying a relationship’s harm — even one that left you drained, anxious, or questioning yourself — you’re not ...

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Why Toxic Relationships Make You Doubt Your Memory – And How to Trust Yourself Again emotional abuse gaslighting self-trust toxic relationships trauma recovery Aug 11, 2025

 “I swear you said that.”

“No, I didn’t. You’re imagining things.”

It’s a conversation you’ve had before — and it leaves you rattled.
You know you remember it. You can hear their voice saying the words.
But when they deny it with such certainty… a crack of doubt sneaks in.

Maybe I did get it wron...

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Welcome to Love, Decoded: Breaking down the science and psychology of relationships. emotional abuse healthy love psychology relationship education relationships Aug 11, 2025

Hello to my healthy relationship friends!

Welcome to Love, Decoded

Breaking down the science and psychology of relationships.

You know how relationships can make us feel on top of the world one minute… and like we’ve completely lost ourselves the next?

You’re not imagining it — love can be compl...

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