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What is psychological shape shifting behaviour?
Psychological shape-shifting refers to a type of behavioural pattern where an individual adapts or changes their personality, actions, or attitudes depending on the social context or the people they are interacting with. This can be done consciously or unconsciously, and it often involves altering one’s usual self-presentation to fit in with different environments or…
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What is psychodynamic merging
Psychodynamic merging refers to a psychological process where a person starts to blend their identity with that of someone significant in their life — usually a parent, partner, or other important figure. This merging can manifest in various ways, and it often happens unconsciously, so individuals may not even be aware that it’s occurring.…
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What does an enmeshed family look like?
An enmeshed family is one where the boundaries between family members are overly blurred, leading to a lack of individuality and independence. In these types of families, emotional connections are so intense and intertwined that it can be difficult for members to maintain a sense of self outside of the family unit. Here are…
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How to stop feeling responsible for others’ feelings
Feeling responsible for others’ feelings is a very common struggle and is often linked to things like people-pleasing tendencies, perfectionism, or even trauma history. It can create a lot of emotional burden, because we internalise others’ moods or reactions as though they are our job to manage. But in reality, while we can offer…
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Why some of us take responsibility for other people’s feelings?
Taking responsibility for other people’s feelings is a common pattern, and it can stem from several psychological and emotional factors. Here are some reasons why this might happen: 1. Early attachment patterns In childhood, the way our emotional needs were met by caregivers often shape how we relate to others emotionally as adults. If…
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Do we have codependent tendencies?
Codependent tendencies refer to patterns of behaviour in which a person tends to prioritize the needs, desires, and well-being of others over their own, often to the point of neglecting their own emotional, physical, or mental health. This dynamic can develop in various types of relationships, but it is typically common in intimate partnerships,…
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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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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…