Dondi Leigh

Narcissists and sociopaths are masters of disguise, and it can be incredibly difficult to tell when you are dealing with one until it’s too late. You’re already involved with this person, and they chip away at your self-confidence and…

The word “empath” is thrown around a lot lately: it seems like everyone is getting in on the trend. Almost everyone knows or is one (or perhaps is trying to be). What characteristics define a truly empathetic person? Beyond just a person…

Relationships are the best teachers, as one of my favorite people is fond of saying. And while they are great teachers, that doesn’t mean that you’re learning lessons that you’re enjoying or are necessarily good for you. There’s that…

The little Colorado city where I live is only a handful of miles from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It’s a beautiful place and generally boasts all of the things Colorado is famous for: wide-open bluebird skies, magnificent sunsets,…

As an alcoholic now in recovery, I have experienced all of these realizations. Some are painful. Some are difficult. In the end, though, I wouldn’t give up my sober life at its worst for my drinking life at its best, ever. If…

Narcissism is a word that seems to get thrown around an awful lot lately. While it seems like a great descriptor for the arrogant or ego-bound, it’s actually a pretty severe personality disorder that has deep and profound effects on the…

At first glance, it would seem like a no-brainer: there’s no way casual sex can be a spiritually fulfilling experience. I used to think so, too. I’ve done a bit of homework and research -personally and academically, and it seems to me…

People who are truly happy do a lot of pretty normal-seeming, run-of-the-mill things pretty much on the daily, and these are the things that keep them truly happy. Here’s 26 of them: 1. They remember to look around and be grateful…

Remember when we were kids and the adults in our lives were super encouraging to us in sports or arts or music or whatever we were interested in pursuing? Remember when every new challenge was an adventure...and they seemed to happen all…

"Mosting": Be On The Lookout for the Latest Terrible Dating Trend A new trend in dating has reared its ugly head, and it’s awful. If you thought ghosting was bad, or if it’s happened to you, definitely be on the lookout for “mosting”.…