Shahida Arabi

Never model your relationship on these toxic TV couples.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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!

A researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy notes the six phrases you may hear from narcissists in romantic relationships and what they really mean. 

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.

Sometimes love defies time and space — at least it does in science fiction romantic drama films.

Ever wonder why that toxic and narcissistic ex-partner kept reaching out to you, long after the relationship had ended? Or why they seemed to make attempts to provoke you after the break-up?

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is one of the most famous books of all time.

Men and women can both be narcissists, but women tend to experience specific risks in the dating world. Here are ways they can protect themselves from manipulation, according to a researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy.

Toxicity exists on a spectrum, but there is a set of tell-tale behaviors that can point to a core lack of empathy, entitlement, and exploitativeness that can be harmful to relationships.

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.

Here are five surprising traits narcissists look for in their partners, according to a researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy.

A trauma bond is an inextricable bond we develop to the people who subject us to a combination of danger, seduction, betrayal, and a cyclical pattern of hot-and-cold behavior where kindness is mixed with cruelty in a relationship where a…

A researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy reveals the three subtle behaviors that reveal the motives and characteristics of people with psychopathic traits. 

People who use the “nice guy” persona to charm and manipulate others but are actually narcissistic display these three subtle behaviors, according to a researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy.