Ashley Berges

Do they have my back? Can I trust them to be there for me when I need help? Here’s a quick checklist of 4 big red flags! #redflags #signs #friendships #relationships #psychology #warningsigns #infographic

Are you stuck in a toxic relationship because of a fear of being alone? Here are 5 indications why people stay in toxic relationships #relationships #toxicrelationships #fear #abandonment #manipulation #fearofbeingalone #psychology

Self-centered and narcissistic people will go out of their way to speak to and impress a stranger instead of working on their own family and marriage. It is about image and show not substance. #selfcentered #narcissistic #narcissism #instagram #image #manipulation

Powerful and thought-provoking quote for the week. Copy and send to anyone you think needs to hear this! #quote #personalvalue #powerful #uplifting #friends #relationships

Are you in a Relationship with Someone who is Emotionally Unavailable? Here are 5 red flags to look out for. #emotionallyunavailable #redflags #emotionless #relationships #avoidantbehavior #toxicrelationship

Blog post: The Borderlines' Greatest Fear: Abandonment Many factors are involved when it comes to a fear of abandonment and bpd. It can be very helpful to understand it and be able to identify the signs and symptoms of the fear. Read the blog here: ashleyberges.com/what-it-fee…

If you’re in relationships with someone who chooses to ignore their need for help or doesn’t even see their truth, they will project on you their faults and issues. In the process you try to help them a they manipulate and try to control you. The only person in this dynamic changing is you and not for the better! #narcissism #narcissistic #projection #manipulation #gaslighting #personalitydisoder

Blog: What Happens When Someone Becomes Your Main Purpose? When we see the other person as our purpose, we want to show them how much we love them and prove our value to them. When this happens, we lose ourselves. We start the relationship on a pedestal receiving all the love and attention we desire. #ghosting #psychology #selfacceptance #toxicity #value #unconditionallove

False and fake sacrifices, martyrdom, and the narcissist. A relationship w a true narcissist includes all of these facets and more. Watch this under a minute short that introduces this podcast. If you want to protect yourself and identify what you are dealing with, listen to this full episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3v7… #Narcissist #Narcissism #Narcissistic #Futurefaking #Martyrdom #Martyr #Marriage #Relationship

Why Do We Stay in Toxic Relationships (It’s Not Weakness) Many people stay in toxic relationships because they believe the other person will change, fear being alone more than the pain they’re enduring, or feel financially stuck. Gaslighting and manipulation can make you question your reality and blame yourself. Over time, repeated put-downs erode your self-esteem until you’re fighting for validation instead of peace. Understanding these patterns isn’t about shame; it’s about clarity. #ToxicRelationship #Traumabond #gaslighting #emotionalabuse #whyIdontleave #relationshippatterns #selfesteem #breakthecycle #narcissism #narcissist #borderline #marriage #unhealthyrelationship

Here are 6 things a narcissist will never do for you. This is a quick guide to positively profile a narcissist. #narcissist #narcissism #narcissistic #manipulation #gaslighting #profiling #redflags

Blog: Self-Sabotage in the Relationship When you are in a relationship with someone who self-sabotages the relationship, that person finds fault in everything their partner does and they do this to justify leaving the relationship. They may be looking for problems in the other person. This allows them to place the blame on their partner. Self sabotage has a negative effect on relationships. Read the rest of the blog here: ashleyberges.com/how-does-to…

The Empath and the Borderline Relationship Explained Empaths and people with borderline traits often feel an instant, intense bond. The empath offers reassurance and emotional regulation. The person with borderline traits brings depth and fast closeness. It feels powerful, even healing at first. But over time, the dynamic can become imbalanced, this video explains the combination. #borderline #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #bpd #empathic #empath #codependency #personalitydisorder #abandonment #marriage #relationship #relationshipadvice

If you're married or in a relationship with someone with Borderline Personality Disorder, losing friends Is more common than you think. #bpd #borderline #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #manipulation #toxicrelationship #isolation #losingfriends #nofriends #codependency

Fun and thought-provoking quote for the week. Copy and send to anyone you think needs to hear this! #quote #personalvalue #powerful #uplifting #friends #relationships #soul #souljourney #afterlife

"Everything happens for a reason," "Just stay positive," and "You can choose to be happy." These are three comments often used by someone who has good intentions but is toxically positive. Comments like these are actually a form of gaslighting. Read the rest of the blog to find why. #gaslighting #grief #guilt #relationships #shame #spiritualbypassing #toxic #toxicpositivity

Change is difficult because in order to change you must want to change. We can see where others would benefit from change however we can’t force them to change. Sitting back and accepting this can be one of the toughest things you will ever do in life! Good news is: You can change you! #motivation #change #awareness #quote #marriage #relationships #family #children #friends #patience

Emotionally Regulating the Narcissist or the Borderline? Are you the one always helping? Codependents dont help because they want control, they help because choas feels unbareable to them. But here’s the truth: your helping may be protecting them from discomfort, and discomfort is what creates change. If you are protetcting them from the dscomfort then change will never happen. It's time they take responsibilty for themselves. #narcissism #narcisist #borderline #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #codependent #codependency #relationshipgoals #dating #relationship #traumabond #traumahealing

What narcissists hate are a direct correlation to the things  they can’t control. These reactions aren’t about you, they’re derived from their fragile ego. Here’s a quick guide to 8 things they hate and these are indicators for you to safeguard yourself. #narcissist #narcissism #boundaries #fragileego #centerofattention #control #selfcentered #redflags #signsandsymptoms #npd

Blog: Am I the Narcissist? 5 Signs You Are NOT a Narcissist Have you ever wondered if you are a narcissist? We may wonder if there is something wrong with us. We question whether we are the problem rather than the solution. Let’s dig into five solid signs that indicate we are not a narcissist. Read it here: ashleyberges.com/am-i-the-na… #relationships #empath #empathy #lifecoach #narcissism #narcissist