On the surface, narcissists can appear decent or cooperative, but that falls apart when tension and anger arise inside relationships. Dr. Les Carter explains how narcissists carry many internal, dysfunctional…

Central to the pattern of narcissism is an ongoing attitude of entitlement.  Dr. Les Carter breaks down this topic by explaining the many ways this trait impacts the narcissist’s interactions…

David Zahl is the author of a new book, Low Anthropology, which describes the need to be authentic and honest in the ways relate, as opposed to creating and maintaining…

Inevitably, when you have ongoing interactions with a narcissist, you learn that these individuals do not operate with positive intentions toward you. So should you fear the narcissist? Dr. Les…

Narcissism is identified by selfishness, the need for control, a feeling of superiority, a lack of empathy, and manipulative behaviors.  So, as you attempt to understand it fully, you may…

On the far end of the narcissistic spectrum is the Malignant Narcissist.  These people have the traits we know to be common among narcissists, but in exaggerated extremes.  Dr. Les…

At its best, the desire to be in control can lead to qualities like reliability, responsibility, organization, and completion of tasks. But when narcissists attempt to be in control, their…