Narcissism is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a lack of empathy for others, a need for excessive admiration, and the belief that one is unique and deserving of special treatment. If you encounter someone who consistently exhibits these behaviors, you may be dealing with a highly narcissistic individual.

Your shadow self, or shadow, is the side of yourself you have no awareness of. It holds all the qualities you disowned during your formative years.

Although you learned to repress these qualities and push them outside of your awareness, they still live underneath the surface.

They unconsciously guide your actions and are the unseen cause for many of the troubles in your life. Join Sabria Mills, as she discusses the importance of embracing your inner shadow.

“Are you among the category of people saying, "I don't want to get married"? Or perhaps, you know someone who doesn't want to get married, and you're searching for possible reasons why anyone would make that decision. If your answer is yes, then this is the podcast for you!”

Join us on Wednesday, May 25th at 8:30 PM EST on FB & YouTube LIVE for an important conversation about one of the greatest issues facing our time - the refusal to get married! Set your calendars and tune in.

We often ask ourselves “why”we were betrayed, why we lost the greatest love of our lives, or why we continue to be challenged in the realm of love and relationships. These experiences might arrive together with a moment of sheer exhaustion; an exhaustion that was brought on through our constant effort at having to maintain our relationship with our lower self (nafs).

Trauma bonds look different in every relationship. In certain circles, trauma bonds are referred to as “codependent relationships;” however, the term “codependency” can lead to blaming the spouse and not recognizing the extent of the betrayal trauma he or she has endured.

Cheating and infidelity is common amongst individuals struggling with narcissism. This podcast breaks down WHY! 

Dealing with a man or woman who is not mature emotionally can be frustrating, and it can seem like it won’t ever end, but the truth is, it’s entirely possible to address and fix their behavior.

As mentioned before, through reinforcement and the principles of operant conditioning, negative behaviors are learned, but they can also be undone. This means that positive ones can also be taught as well.

Taking note of the specific ones that are problematic and understanding why they exist can be valuable information when trying to tackle these immature behaviors, especially when seeking help from a counselor or therapist. The more information they have, the better they can assist you and your partner.

Communication and trust are the cornerstones of a successful relationship. Mutual understanding comes from sharing thoughts and honest communication. If your partner is emotionally immature, trying to have a conversation with them can be draining. An emotionally immature person gets angry and disappointed easily and fails to control themselves. They often vent their anger on their partner, and this may create rifts in the relationship. Such a person avoids serious conversations and is unaware of their partner’s needs. In this podcast, we discuss signs of an emotionally immature person and how to deal with them.

In this LIVE 1:1 discussion with Host Sabria - she discusses the importance of taking accountability of your own pain and trauma when in relationships. Black Love can no longer be the scared space for pain and trauma. The cycle of this must stop and it begins with us!

The instability of relationships comes from the opaqueness of feelings. Half the time and energy expelled in a relationship revolves around trying to figure out how the other person feels. Partnerships take time, practice and complete trust. They are rarely formed because of people’s fleeting feelings and most partners understand that it takes time to get there.”

A purposeful partnership is one that allows you to seek out your own goals and grows towards them within a union. It involves consciously choosing a purpose driven partner and creating a life that helps to build an intentional social and economic structure.

Trust me..you don’t want to miss this episode! Join our next set of dope couples as they discuss Purposeful Partnership!

Join us for the first episode of The DOPE Black Muslim Love podcast series. We will speak to three amazing couples about what it takes to stay in love and longevity.