One of the most puzzling aspects of relationships is the ease with which narcissists act selfishly, with manipulation, phoniness, condescension, accusations, anger, and defensiveness.  Such traits seem indigenous to them,…

A desire of most individuals is a life of peace and contentment…and understandably so.  We wish to find people who are capable of sharing respect, cooperation, and encouragement.  Simply put,…

A key feature of narcissism is the insistence upon establishing how things are supposed to be. Narcissists are agenda driven, assuming you should filter your opinions and preferences through them….

If you’ve had a longstanding relationship with a narcissist, there is a high probability that you’ve been emotionally or relationally burned.  Being insensitive and controlling, narcissists show little regard for…

Virtually everyone likes people who could be described as warm hearted, those who are known as kind, caring, nurturing, loving, engaging, and encouraging.   When you focus on the narcissistic people…

Many individuals on the narcissism spectrum are so blatantly controlling and entitled that they leave little doubt about the pervasiveness of their condition.  These are the people who are defiantly…

Our inner character informs the ways we live into our various roles in life.  When a person with strong narcissistic tendencies assumes the role of parent, dysfunctional patterns inevitably emerge…

A beginning point for healthy relationships is truthfulness.  Relationships can succeed as participants have no hard hidden agendas, but are committed to authenticity.  In other words, what you see is…

It’s well established that narcissists have a high need for control, which also means they need you to become acquiescent and subordinate.  They can be relentless is the pursuit of…