The Law of Polarity Might Change Your Life

Plus what a narcissist means by saying "I love you." [View this email in your browser]( Welcome to your weekly mental health break. Keeping you updated on all things psychology, relationship & mental-health related. [The Law of Polarity Might Change Your Life]( If we want to move our lives in a different direction and break old patterns of behavior, then the Law of Polarity can be a helpful tool. [What a Narcissist Means by Saying “I Love You”]( There's 20/20 hindsight that reveals every red flag of a narcissist's behavior... [Successful Anger Management]( This approach goes beyond why men get angry and helps get to the root of the anger. [How to Deal With an Ambivalent Partner]( What can you do when the object of your affection seems consistently less enamored of you and less committed to your relationship than you are? [9 Ways to Free Yourself from Ruminations]( Of all the symptoms of depression, stuck thoughts are some of the most painful and debilitating. 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