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Thursday, February 12th, 2009Sherry has noticed a pattern between her boyfriend, Robert, and his teen aged daughter. Whenever Sherry and Robert have special plans, his daughter insists that she needs Robert to take care of her. If he won’t change the plans, the girl throws a fit, gets hysterical and says that Robert doesn’t love her anymore.
Robert immediately […]
A narcissistic, stealth bullying boyfriend justifies his internet porn
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009Julie (late 30’s) had been living with Harry (also late 30’s) for 6 months when she discovered that he often snuck off to his computer room in the middle of the night to look at internet porn. They both have good jobs and Julie says the sex is good, so what’s with Harry?
Harry says that […]
7 Signs of narcissistic control-freaks
Thursday, February 5th, 2009Narcissistic control-freaks rule! They think.
Some narcissistic personalities are so over the top that it’s easy to detect them. You’ll follow your gut reaction and get away as fast as you can.
But watch out. If you’re not careful, stealthy narcissists will take over your life – at home, in relationships, at work. Are you sure you […]
How to stop a controlling boyfriend
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Sometimes, even experienced people don’t recognize control-freaks until they’re in a relationship so far that they have to fight fiercely to get free.
Madge was divorced, without children and had established a good career. She’d purchased a house she loved and had a wide circle of professional and personal friends who admired and respected her intelligence, […]
Case Study: Dealing with a righteous, angry, bullying friend
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009Dana thought her new friend Tracy had a strong personality. Tracy always knew what was right and knew how she deserved to be treated. She could always justify why her standards were the right ones. If anyone didn’t live up to Tracy’s rules and logic, she let them have it.
She was even right when she […]
In Defense of Teasing - NOT
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008In his article in the New York Times on December 5, 2008, “In Defense of Teasing,” Dacher Kelter writes in defense of teasing. A section of his article has been widely quoted, “The reason teasing is viewed as inherently damaging is that it is too often confused with bullying. But bullying is something different; it’s […]
Holidays bring out many bullies at home
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008Holidays bring out many bullies at home. You know; the control-freaks who have to have things their way; the manipulative, guilt-tripping, back-stabbing, super-critical, put-down stealth bullies. For example, Jane has a mother, brother and two sisters who are masters at these techniques. She used to dread the holidays with the whole family, until she stopped […]
How to Stop Bullies in their Tracks; 10-CD Set
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008New resources to help you eliminate bullies from both your work and personal life are ready to ship:
* My new 10-CD set, “How to Stop Bullies in their Tracks,” complete with 20 case studies, plus a free bonus, unabridged reading of my book, “Parenting Bully-Proof Kids: Stop School Bullies in Their Tracks.”
* The Bullies Be […]
Getting over parents who wound their children: the 2nd stage of growing up and leaving home
Friday, April 25th, 2008Obviously there are great parents. And there are children who repeatedly wound their parents. But let’s focus on parents who repeatedly wounded their children … and still continue to bully and control them even after the children have become adults.
Whether that’s done consciously and intentionally, or the parents are righteous and oblivious to the effects […]
Dieting? Quitting smoking or stopping drinking? Whose advice should you trust?
Friday, April 18th, 2008Are you dieting? Have you noticed that everyone has advice about the best ways to stop? The advice-givers also think they know best for people who are trying to quit smoking or stop drinking.
For example, Tammy is dieting again. She’s tried losing weight before, even succeeded, but has always gained it back. This time she’s […]