In the best case scenario, as you build relationships, you will be honest about your strengths and your weaknesses. Narcissists, however, are schemers attempting to establish superiority, and are not…
Continue readingThere are two contradictory notions that describe narcissists: First, they cannot be trusted with the truth. Second, they portray themselves as keepers of the truth. By definition, narcissists are self-impressed…
Continue readingRecently Dr. Les Carter interviewed Dr. Ramani Durvasula about how to break free from a narcissist. In this wide ranging discussion you’ll get to know more fully what she considers…
Continue readingHow commonly have you attempted to please and appease the narcissist, only to be reminded that your best efforts are in vain? Narcissists can be quite persistent in their dysfunctions,…
Continue readingOn 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…
Continue readingNarcissism is a losing proposition. There is so much unhealthiness and turmoil accompanying this pattern that negativity is built into its very fiber. And yet, if you confront a narcissist…
Continue readingCentral 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…
Continue readingAs you spend time with a narcissist, you will eventually discover how difficult it is for that person to be open and vulnerable. In fact, a guarded, defensive mindset is…
Continue readingDavid 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…
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