Covert narcissists have a special way of bonding with you that can feel normal…at first. They are masters of deception in the sense that they can create initial positive impressions,…
Continue readingNarcissists do not always show the full extent of their pathology in the early stages of a relationship. They can seem pleasant, easy-going, supportive, and receptive…at least for a while….
Continue readingAs you learn about the pattern of narcissism, it is essential to recognize the role of the False Self. Narcissistic individuals decided a long time ago that being honest about…
Continue readingHow many times have you pled with a narcissist to stop being, well, narcissistic? “Are you that dense?”“What will it take for you to stop being so difficult?”“Just be honest…
Continue readingHave you ever known a narcissist who voluntarily says, “I know I’ve been difficult, and I’d like to take responsibility for my actions”? I didn’t think so! The narcissistic pattern…
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 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 readingDo you ever have moments of anger? Of course, the answer is yes, in the sense that each person feels this emotion at some level, and there are multiple types…
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