Narcissists carry unhealthy traits internally.  They have an inordinate need for control.  They are manipulative.  They are disinterested in knowing you well.  They are fear based, as evidenced by living…

One of the key indicators of the narcissistic way of life is the persistent effort to remain superior.  Narcissists have deemed themselves better than you, and it’s not likely that…

Narcissists believe they have life figured out, and you don’t.  Of course, such thinking is inaccurate, which means it is a blind spot.  Narcissists lack self-awareness, psychological insight, and honesty…

Being Self-first, narcissists approach relationships with one primary goal in mind…establishing dominance and power.  They do not possess inner peace and steadiness, so they resort to finding significance by keeping…

How much you reveal about yourself depends on all sorts of variables.  How well do you know the other person?  Do you have time to explain what needs to be…

Any healthy relationship requires ongoing efforts to coordinate and harmonize.  Being a two-way street, relationships thrive as there is a blend of self-restraint and free choice.  When narcissists are in…

Being selfish to the core, narcissists are not interested in connecting with you beyond the utility you represent to them.  They must be in the power position, which automatically means…

As you come to terms with the nature of covert narcissism, stay focused on the concept of covertness.   Covert narcissists are defined by the same dark traits of their…

Narcissists can be friendly, until they’re not.  As long as you are docile and compliant (or at least willing to stay out of their way), they can contain the worst…