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Love, Decoded: Why It’s So Hard to Trust Yourself Again (Even When You Know Better) – How to rebuild self-trust and confidence after doubt or manipulation.
Why It’s So Hard to Trust Yourself Again (Even When You Know Better) boundaries confidence emotional recovery gaslighting healing after abuse psychological healing rebuilding confidence relationship recovery self-awareness self-trust Nov 09, 2025

After my last relationship ended, I couldn’t even pick a Netflix show without spiralling.
Every decision felt loaded: what if I choose wrong? What if this is another mistake?

It sounds silly, doesn’t it — crying over a remote control. But that moment told me everything I needed to know about where I...

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Love, Decoded cover — “5 Subtle Behaviours That Erode Your Confidence” with subline “The covert tactics that slowly chip away at your self-belief"
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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Eve Howe-Robinson

Founder: The Healthy Relationship Company

With a decade in psychology and domestic abuse intervention, I blend evidence, empathy, and lived experience to help you heal, grow, and build something better?

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