Each person is challenged with discerning right from wrong, then making lifestyle decisions accordingly.  As we age, from adolescence through late adulthood, our opinions are inclined to shift, indicating how…

When you have ongoing relations with a narcissist, a common theme often emerges.  You may have learned to manage some of the strains and tensions that come with the territory. …

One of the saddest truths about narcissists is that their psychological significance is built upon diminishing you.  Being defined by selfishness and control, they make no room for those who…

Over the years I have taught that narcissists struggle mightily with fear.  Yet commonly some will say: “Fear? I don’t see it.”  Sure enough, the pattern of narcissism is portrayed…

Narcissists want you to think they are a finished product, or at least they are not as troubled as the next person.  Commonly, they send out the vibe: “I know…

A defining feature of a successful life is knowing and living into the essence of love.  More than a giddy feeling of attraction or exhilaration, love is a mindset, a…

Honesty time:  Have you ever indulged selfish thoughts?  Are you sometimes stubborn, perhaps clinging to opinions or preferences too tightly?  Are there people in your world that you cannot tolerate…

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,…