In the ongoing effort to describe covert narcissism, Dr. C interviews Dr. George Simon about his book, In Sheep’s Clothing. They break down what to watch for as you discern how…
Continue readingNarcissists have an uncanny knack for creating an adversarial atmosphere. To them, winning is crucial, and even when simple differences appear, they become belligerent rather than seeking objective wisdom. (Do…
Continue readingThe mark of a healthy relationship is openness and honesty, but those are traits that narcissists dread. Due to their need for tight image control, they cannot be vulnerable. In…
Continue readingNarcissists are not nice people. Sometimes they can give the appearance of niceness, but over time you learn that it is part of their not-nice persona. Their commitment to manipulation…
Continue readingWhile narcissists can be openly abusive, especially in episodes of conflict, there are many ways that they will abuse you silently. Dr. Les Carter discusses this pattern with author and…
Continue readingNarcissists are needy people, meaning they are constantly on the prowl for supply…your admiration, blind loyalty, being “serviced.” Of course, they would not characterize themselves that way, nonetheless, it is…
Continue readingDr. C interviews psychotherapist and author, Ross Rosenberg, regarding his work with people struggling with Self-Love Deficit Disorder and how they become magnets for narcissists. Ross describes the treatment he refers…
Continue readingDo you ever wonder why relationships with a narcissist tend not to withstand the test of time? By definition, narcissists can create good temporary impressions, yet as strains and tensions…
Continue readingNarcissists are notorious for their immature management of anger. As a byproduct of their dysregulation, you might be pulled into their dysfunction. Dr. Les Carter explains that the management of…
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