Stating the obvious, something is not right inside narcissists.  For perspective, remember that we humans are hard-wired for relationships, for love and connection.  Literally from Day One we seek out…

An essential ingredient in mature relationships is empathy, understanding another person’s feelings and perceptions from that individual’s perspective.  Empathy signals true regard for the other.  Taking it one step further,…

You are probably familiar with the teaching that narcissism is fear based.  Narcissists fear being irrelevant.  They fear being insignificant, a nobody.  They fear being judged or mocked.  They fear…

A centerpiece for healthy relationships is empathy, seeing into another person’s emotions, perceptions, and opinions from that individual’s perspective.  As you prioritize empathy, you practice the art of good listening,…

Trying to coordinate with narcissistic people is difficult at best.  When a person is defined by selfishness, controlling patterns, low empathy, and false portrayals, the end result is never pretty. …