Growing up with a parent with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) — a disorder in which a person has an exaggerated sense of self-importance, likely derived from genetic and environmental factors, and is more common in men — can be a…
Do you feel uncomfortable about your relationship, but can’t figure out why? At first, your partner showers you with attention and affection. But now, that’s gone, and it feels hard to describe. user? Criticize? No longer free to be yourself? Perhaps you are suffering from covert narcissistic abuse.…
You’ve probably encountered a narcissist or two in your life. Maybe your ex can’t put your needs first. Or maybe you worked with someone who couldn’t stop touting their accomplishments long enough to get any work done. Whether your encounters are professional or personal, there are signs that…
To know how to protect yourself from narcissists, here are 11 “don’ts” that you should know. 1. Don’t take it too seriously. Image is everything to narcissists. They work hard to present a façade of superiority and certainty. They like to keep others guessing…
You want to produce your best work, be part of something meaningful, enjoy your colleagues, and achieve your career aspirations. Unfortunately, your workplace may not be conducive to this. One of the most important factors that affect your job happiness is your boss. Most people…
How do you know if someone you know has an unhealthy narcissistic personality? If you are constantly asking yourself, “Is he a narcissist?”, one measure is to determine how you feel about this person. If you always feel equal and valued for…
One of the oldest clichés about parenting is that we begin to have a new respect and compassion for our parents when we raise our children. If you chose to read this post, your experience would likely have been very…
Why do some of our kindest, kindest, most thoughtful people find ourselves so painfully attached to a narcissist? Over and over again, you see it. A kind, empathetic person wrapped around a narcissist’s finger. Given their narcissistic personality traits, this makes sense. Even…
If you have narcissistic family members, holiday visits can be filled with emotional landmines. When you think about spending the holiday with your family, ask yourself the following questions: Do you get nervous when thinking about family holiday visits? Do you find yourself thinking…
Since the 1970s, “self-esteem” has become a buzzword among parents, teachers, and psychologists. Parents hear that they need to instill self-esteem in children if they want them to grow up to be happy, productive adults. Teachers believe that self-esteem is the key to academic…
