One thing about narcissists can be said with certainty: What you see on the outside does not accurately reflect what they carry inside. Living to create self-flattering impressions, narcissists are…
Continue readingDr. C welcomes Rebecca Zung who has just released a new book, Slay The Bully, How To Negotiate With A Narcissist And Win. Being a family law attorney specializing in…
Continue readingMorality is a necessary ingredient for those seeking to blend well with others. In general, we each need a fundamental appreciation of right versus wrong. As we ground ourselves in…
Continue readingTrauma bonding inside unhealthy relationships arises as the recipient experiences ongoing emotional overload. Dr. Les Carter describes how you can break the bond by understanding what the narcissist hopes to…
Continue readingIt’s not at all unusual for relationships to draw to an end, for various reasons. Sometimes people simply move away, change jobs, or develop separate priorities. Other times, the relationship…
Continue readingNarcissists, being fully committed to the False Self, want you to assume they are the ones with the answers, when in fact, they are deeply insecure. In this episode, Dr….
Continue readingHealthy relationships are grounded in honesty, reliability, authenticity, availability, and more. In contrast, narcissism is grounded in selfishness, entitlement, scheming, secrecy, and haughtiness. Narcissists, especially of the covert variety, want…
Continue readingA defining feature of narcissism is the willingness to manipulate. And because of other issues like the need for control, an attitude of entitlement, and raw selfishness, it is predictable…
Continue readingBeing with narcissists presents its own set of challenges. In general, narcissists are both calculating and moody, making it difficult to coordinate engagements. Being strongly controlling, they can be stubborn…
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