A Narcissist’s Passive Aggressive “Friendly But” Tactics
Let’s focus on a common approach used by narcissists to keep you on the end of their psychological hooks. First, remember they need you to supply their ego needs, also…
Continue readingLet’s focus on a common approach used by narcissists to keep you on the end of their psychological hooks. First, remember they need you to supply their ego needs, also…
Continue readingWhen individuals worked with me in therapy, my mind was in an investigative mode. I’d want to break down the nature of the problem, learn the roots of it, understand…
Continue readingA strong indication of personal maturation is the willingness, the eagerness to learn and grow. Each stage in life offers the potential to add to lessons learned in the past. …
Continue readingThere are two similar sounding words that have quite distinct meanings: authority and authoritarian. To be an authority means you have knowledge about a topic that goes beyond the average…
Continue readingMost narcissists deem it important to project an image of superiority, as if they are not inclined toward the tensions of the average Joe or Jane. Appearing vulnerable is anathema…
Continue readingOne 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,…
Continue readingA 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,…
Continue readingDr. Les Carter shares an insightful interview with psychologist Dr. Craig Malkin, who is a lecturer at the Harvard Medical School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and who also maintains an active…
Continue readingA 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….
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