Category: Dating

Identifying the Manipulative Tactics of Gaslighting

August 20, 2021 Avalon Malibu Staff Relationships Dating

Gaslighting is a complicated form of manipulation that an individual may use to alter the perception or thoughts of another. However, it can also be tough to identify. Identifying gaslighting tactics and understanding their intended effects are crucial in ensuring… Read More ›

5 Signs You Could You Be in a Relationship With a Narcissist

June 15, 2021 Avalon Malibu Staff Narcissistic Personality Disorder Dating

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Calling someone a narcissist sometimes gets casually thrown around, but what makes a person a true narcissist with a narcissistic personality disorder? Anyone with a personality disorder will think, feel, and behave differently from the norms of generally accepted behavior,… Read More ›

“Ghosting” In Dating Could Be A Sign Of Mental Illness

July 25, 2017 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Dating

Ghosting is a modern term for a peculiar occasion which happens in dating. Someone who “ghosts” someone else completely cuts off communication without warning. Often, to the person who is being “ghosted” it can feel like there is also no… Read More ›