How commonly have you wondered: Do narcissists know they are narcissists? And do they understand how inappropriate they are? Most narcissists consider the word “narcissist” to be a dirty name…
Continue readingEach person has a set of codes to guide them through relationships. This includes your family relations, work settings, social circles, organizations, and beyond. Those codes are not always fixed…
Continue readingYou probably know what flattery and helpfulness are, but how about love bombing? Keep reading to learn more. At the core of narcissism is deep insecurity. Despite efforts to appear…
Continue readingEach person is a mixed bag of positive and negative characteristics, a notion that should catch no one by surprise. At our base, we can have tendencies toward egotism, erratic…
Continue readingNarcissism is defined by the need for control, the lack of empathy, an attitude of entitlement, self-centeredness, pathological defensiveness, a need to be superior, and more. As difficult as narcissists…
Continue readingEach person (including you, including me) is a work in progress. No one can accurately state: “I am fully actualized; I’m 100% pure.” You would think such a notion would…
Continue readingNarcissists carry much unfinished psychological pain, as evidenced by their exaggerated need for admiration, their illogical attitude of entitlement, their insistence upon controlling others, their pathological defensiveness, and by their…
Continue readingAs a healthy person, you can be at an odd disadvantage when you try to connect with narcissists. Your natural inclination would be to treat others respectfully in the attempt…
Continue readingA common complaint I hear from individuals trying to coordinate life with a narcissist is: “Whenever we have to address differences, our discussions get absolutely nowhere.” Has that ever been…
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