You probably know what flattery and helpfulness are, but how about love bombing? Keep reading to learn more. At the core of narcissism is deep insecurity. Despite efforts to appear…
Continue readingEach person is a mixed bag of positive and negative characteristics, a notion that should catch no one by surprise. At our base, we can have tendencies toward egotism, erratic…
Continue readingNarcissism is defined by the need for control, the lack of empathy, an attitude of entitlement, self-centeredness, pathological defensiveness, a need to be superior, and more. As difficult as narcissists…
Continue readingEach person (including you, including me) is a work in progress. No one can accurately state: “I am fully actualized; I’m 100% pure.” You would think such a notion would…
Continue readingNarcissists carry much unfinished psychological pain, as evidenced by their exaggerated need for admiration, their illogical attitude of entitlement, their insistence upon controlling others, their pathological defensiveness, and by their…
Continue readingAs a healthy person, you can be at an odd disadvantage when you try to connect with narcissists. Your natural inclination would be to treat others respectfully in the attempt…
Continue readingA common complaint I hear from individuals trying to coordinate life with a narcissist is: “Whenever we have to address differences, our discussions get absolutely nowhere.” Has that ever been…
Continue readingIn retrospect, as you look back on earlier days with a narcissist, it’s likely that you might think: “That person had so many appealing qualities, so I got pulled in,…
Continue readingWhen you are a healthy person relating with another healthy person, the rules of engagement are simple and straightforward: I’ll show you respect just as I know you will in…
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