Narcissists can become quite creative in the ways they seek an edge over you. Here are 11 tactics they use for narcissist manipulation. Let’s begin with a reminder that narcissists…
Continue readingThe definition of a people pleaser is a person who has an emotional need to please others often at the expense of his or her own needs or desires. To know what…
Continue readingI’m hoping you approach your life with an ongoing willingness to grow and stretch. A common teaching of mine is that narcissism is a pattern on a spectrum, and each…
Continue readingWith the goal of helping you learn how to handle a narcissist, I want you to think about the highs and lows of your life’s narrative. There are some experiences,…
Continue readingA defining feature of narcissism is manipulative behavior. Wanting to stay in control, narcissists use all sorts of tactics to keep you off your game. They approach relationships with an…
Continue readingKnowing how to deal with a narcissist can be tricky. There are many circumstances requiring you to engage personally with others. In some, the relationship is merely functional, but in…
Continue readingNarcissistic abuse can be an incredibly damaging experience for someone on the receiving end. You’ve probably heard the phrase: “Hurt people hurt people.” That statement is especially true when we…
Continue readingWhat Is Narcissism? As I began my counseling career decades ago (1980) I was determined to learn why people struggle with moods and primary relationships. When individuals talked with me…
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