A pet peeve of mine is when someone insists upon applying a “one-size-fits-all” solution to complex problems, when they say “just do it.” Specifically, when a person reveals great tension…
Continue readingTwo things can be stated with certainty about people stuck inside the narcissistic pattern. First, they resort quite readily to unhealthy psychological patterns. Second, they cannot or will not interpret…
Continue readingA primary descriptor of the healthy personality is authenticity, which is accompanied by the traits of honesty and vulnerability. Authentic people prioritize being known in the fullest ways possible. They…
Continue readingNo one is immune to troubles. People will disappoint. Circumstances can take unexpected, wicked turns. Differences can’t seem to be reconciled. People you once deemed safe can prove anything but…
Continue readingComplex trauma arises from a history of being deprived of healthy ingredients due to ongoing impositions of unhealthy patterns. Tim is an expert on the topic and brings his decades…
Continue readingWhenever you disagree with a narcissist, you will predictably encounter arguing contrarian responses. Being highly controlling and adversarial, they are an ugly argument waiting to happen. It’s just what they…
Continue readingIt’s quite normal to wish for satisfaction in your life. Naturally you want to feel gratified by your circumstances, your accomplishments, and your successes. You want relationships that feel safe. …
Continue readingNarcissists want to keep you feeling off-balance, which means it is essential for you to stay focused on the ingredients of a meaningful life: dignity, respect, civility, love, goodness, calm…
Continue readingDoes the narcissist care about you? It all depends on how we define caring. If it means having a craving or desire, then yes, they care about keeping you around…
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