End the Loop of Manipulation and Gaslighting in your Relationships. It's time to stop your brain from talking you out of what really happened, what was really said, and what events actually transpired that day in your life. It’s interesting how we create narratives in our minds

@ashleyberges Beautiful Ashley, and baby boy Buddy, happiness 😊

It’s October! Fall is upon us 🎃 Buddy and I traditionally venture out to a local church that create a beautiful pumpkin patch every October. And every year we have awesome family photos. My boy Buddy! #pumpkinpatch #October #Buddy #Bullterrier #terrier #Halloween #fallfestival

Should I Take Their Advice? How to Identify Toxic Advice Many of us are dealing with tumultuous relationships. Family and friends advise us to get over our emotions and move on. They are not able to comprehend why we can’t simply move on and find someone else. This is often

How Narcissists Expose Themselves Through Entitlement and Greed. Entitled narcissists often reveal themselves by how little they’ve worked, how quickly they quit, and how much they demand. They have no real sense of the value of a dollar, make fun of others for budgeting, and

Why the Narcissist takes Zero Responsibility and Shifts Blame to You. There's a tendency of helping out and doing things for others when it seems that you aren't able to do for themselves. We may not realize that the other person is taking no responsibility. No matter what we

When the Rules Only Apply to You: The Imbalanced Relationship An imbalanced relationship is a relationship where one of the two people in the relationship is held to a higher standard than the other. In these relationships, one person creates a set of rules for the relationship

Spending time with my best friend is paramount in my life. We go everywhere together. Some places are easier than others to bring Buddy however, his happiness and the mutual love make it worth it! #companion #travel #travelcompanion #happiness #terrier #bullterrier #bestfriend

Risky Behavior and BPD Unsafe sex and sex with multiple partners are some of the risky and impulsive behaviors that are evident in someone with the signs and symptoms of BPD. Risky sexual behavior and BPD often go together. When we talk about unsafe sex and sex with multiple

How Narcissists Gaslight and Manipulate to get Reaction from their Victims. Narcissistic relationships often lead to reactive abuse. After enduring constant mocking, intimidation, and emotional manipulation, victims may eventually lash out, leading the narcissist to twist it

Narcissists Use this Deceptive Tactic to Control You and make you feel Indebted. Narcissists love to guilt-trip you with fake sacrifices such as jobs they never got, babies that weren’t yours, and dreams they never planned to chase. These false sacrifices are emotional weapons

Discernment Is Not Judgement it's Awareness. Are you dealing with challenging people in your life? Trying to understand specific relationship dynamics? Wanting to choose wisely when it comes to friendships, romantic relationships, and business partnerships? In today’s podcast,

Heart Nosed Buddy! It’s the start of a new week with new opportunities. It’s time to nose around for new opportunities, new creative work, and for making new friends. Put yourself out there! #Bullterrier #terrier #opportunity #success #friendships #selfawareness #awareness

Many of us have offered advice to our spouse or romantic partner and sometimes they don’t take our advice well. We give advice to give solution options but often they are looking for our support, understanding, and validation. Read the latest blog and receive insight into

Why do Covert Narcissists Hate the Relationship But Refuse to Move On? If they’re so unhappy with you, why won’t they just leave the relationship? In a toxic relationship with a covert narcissist, they will do everything they can to push you over the edge. Watch this short

Signs You've Been Made the Villain in the Narcissist's Narrative. Have you been made the villain in a narcissist’s story? They twist your every move into something wrong, push you into decisions to blame you later, and isolate you from others to control the narrative. If you’re

In today’s episode of The Ashley Berges Show, I’m deep diving into something we don’t talk about enough: how we only understand ourselves. We have people in our lives, such as partners, parents, siblings, and best friends, but even they can only interpret what they think we say

Whether you’re at work sitting at your desk or taking a walk, strive to be in the moment. Start by taking out your ear buds, waiting till later to make that phone call, and just be in the here and now. #meditation #bullterrier #motivation #presence #awakening #peace

What are ways we can identify narcissists on dating apps? Here are 6 Indications Read the blog here: How to Identify a Narcissist on Dating Apps. https://t.co/TRFV91hF5x #datingapp #empathy #happiness #lifecoach #narcissism #narcissist #psychology #relationships

How Narcissists Use Forever Ammunition to Shame and Control you. Forever ammunition is the most painful red flag of a failing relationship with a narcissist. This is a tactic they use repeatedly to shame, guilt, and control you to do whatever they want. Watch the video to learn