The Unyielding Tyrant Narcissist
A word commonly used to describe one’s experiences with a narcissist is tyrant. “I grew up in a tyrant’s home,” some will say. Some tell of being married to or living…
Continue readingA word commonly used to describe one’s experiences with a narcissist is tyrant. “I grew up in a tyrant’s home,” some will say. Some tell of being married to or living…
Continue readingAs time with narcissists passes, disillusionment can build due to emerging patterns illustrating a lack of relationship healthiness. It is quite common for individuals to reflect: “I thought we had…
Continue readingHave you heard the phrase, “Out of sight, out of mind”? When you’ve had ongoing connections with narcissists (or a narcissistic system), that phrase is probably not accurate. You may…
Continue readingDo you ever seek gratifying experiences? Of course, you do. You prefer to spend time with your favorite people. You naturally enjoy favorite meals, entertainment, outdoor activities, moments of ease,…
Continue readingKeeping in mind that narcissism is a pattern on a spectrum, the far end of that spectrum leads to malignant narcissism, a term used for hard-hearted people who don’t care…
Continue readingSadly, narcissists build an entire persona upon one falsehood after another. Hiding behind a False Self, they concoct distortions for the purpose of propping up a narrative of their superiority…
Continue readingConsider some of a narcissist’s most egregious tendencies: contempt, easy anger, inability to manage conflict well, lots of criticism, defensiveness, dishonesty, condescension, and much more. Each of these inclinations reveals…
Continue readingCan narcissists change? The answer is “yes, but.” They can change, but are they willing to do the work, no matter how unnatural it would feel? That’s the more pertinent…
Continue readingAs you seek safety and harmony in any relationship, the most necessary ingredient is trust. And for trust to take hold, you need honesty, reliability, and accountability. In other words,…
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