When you are around narcissists, it’s only a matter of time before their frustrating traits emerge.  Led by selfishness and a need for control, they become stubborn, unwilling to receive…

When you conflict with a narcissist, it’s likely you have thought: “I just can’t get through to this person.”  No matter how diplomatic you are, no matter how cleanly you…

Narcissism can be understood as the dark side of the human personality.  It’s identifying traits like raw selfishness, control, manipulation, and so forth add nothing good to relationships.  Obviously, you…

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…

Two 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…

A 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…

No 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…

Whenever 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…

It’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. …