Dating today can feel like a maze of mixed signals and emotional games. From negging and breadcrumbing to lovebombing and gaslighting, emotional manipulation can leave you questioning your worth and reality. In this post, therapist Odile McKenzie, LCSW, breaks down each behavior, shares real examples, and helps you learn how to spot these red flags early—so you can protect your peace and date from a place of self-worth.

Sis, breathe. Here’s what’s really happening in your brain: when you're attracted to someone, dopamine (the "feel-good" neurotransmitter)..

Valentine’s Day can be a lot when you’re single. The flower deliveries, the Instagram proposals, the constant reminder..