Trauma 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…
Continue readingAs narcissists relate with you, their starting point can be summarized: “I’m right, which means you’re wrong.” Commonly, they project an overly confident, arrogant demeanor. They truly think of themselves…
Continue readingSome people cannot be pleased. Some people are easily and openly agitated. Some people assume you are supposed to cater to their idiosyncrasies, and when you don’t, it triggers their…
Continue readingIdeally, you would like to approach relationships with openness and honesty leading the way. But how many times have you reconsidered openness and honesty with a narcissist? You have probably…
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