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Signs of incompatibility across all types of relationships
Incompatibility in relationships typically arises when values, priorities, or behaviours don’t align. It can show up in various forms, depending on the dynamics between the individuals involved. Below are the signs across all relationships: Etiam placerat velit vitae dui blandit sollicitudin. Vestibulum tincidunt sed dolor. These signs are commonly caused by: Irreconcilable differences Communication…
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Incompatibility in familial relationships
Incompatibility is most frequently discussed in the context of romantic relationships; but it’s just as problematic — if not more so — in familial relationships. Families are often where we learn the most about love, attachment, and boundaries, but they can also be where our deepest struggles with identity and acceptance arise. In order…
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What to expect when we start setting healthy boundaries
It’s a given that we’d experience difficulties when we try to set healthy personal boundaries, particularly with people who have come to rely on our lack of boundaries. When we don’t set clear limits on how others can treat us — whether in relationships, work, or social situations — there may be an unspoken,…
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What is ‘crapfit’?
‘Crapfit’ is a word Anna Runkle made up, for the phenomenon where people traumatised in childhood get too good at fitting themselves to unacceptable people and situations. This term to describe a situation where we find ourselves fitting into relationships, situations, or environments that are not good for us, not because we actually belong…
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Why speaking up for ourselves matters
Learning to speak up for ourselves is an important step in empowering ourselves. At the same time, we also fear the fallout. Below are the reasons why the potential difficulties are worthwhile: 1. Self-respect and Personal Integrity When we speak up for ourselves, we honour our own needs, feelings, and boundaries. It’s a way…
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How to trust our own judgement
It takes courage to trust ourselves, especially when we feel uncertain. We live in a world full of external opinions — family, friends, strangers in your street, and gurus on the internet. Often it feels safer to rely on others’ advice rather than trust what’s bubbling up inside of us. But at the end…
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Allow our anger to protect us
Anger is often seen as a negative emotion, but it actually has deep evolutionary roots and plays a vital role in our survival and well-being. Here’s why: Etiam placerat velit vitae dui blandit sollicitudin. Vestibulum tincidunt sed dolor. 1. Signal of Threat or Injustice: Anger is a powerful emotional response to situations where we…