A strong indication of personal maturation is the willingness, the eagerness to learn and grow.  Each stage in life offers the potential to add to lessons learned in the past. …

There are two similar sounding words that have quite distinct meanings:  authority and authoritarian.  To be an authority means you have knowledge about a topic that goes beyond the average…

Most narcissists deem it important to project an image of superiority, as if they are not inclined toward the tensions of the average Joe or Jane.  Appearing vulnerable is anathema…

One of the most puzzling aspects of relationships is the ease with which narcissists act selfishly, with manipulation, phoniness, condescension, accusations, anger, and defensiveness.  Such traits seem indigenous to them,…

A desire of most individuals is a life of peace and contentment…and understandably so.  We wish to find people who are capable of sharing respect, cooperation, and encouragement.  Simply put,…

A key feature of narcissism is the insistence upon establishing how things are supposed to be. Narcissists are agenda driven, assuming you should filter your opinions and preferences through them….

If you’ve had a longstanding relationship with a narcissist, there is a high probability that you’ve been emotionally or relationally burned.  Being insensitive and controlling, narcissists show little regard for…

Virtually everyone likes people who could be described as warm hearted, those who are known as kind, caring, nurturing, loving, engaging, and encouraging.   When you focus on the narcissistic people…

Many individuals on the narcissism spectrum are so blatantly controlling and entitled that they leave little doubt about the pervasiveness of their condition.  These are the people who are defiantly…