There’s a big difference between living an adventurous life and only dreaming about it. The difference comes down to instinct. Some of us are born with an innate drive to explore, seek out new experiences, and push boundaries. Being adventurous…
Key Points Children of narcissists are treated as if they exist only to provide a reflection of the parent, to serve the parent. It often takes years of frustration and pain for children of narcissists to learn that mom or…
Key Points Narcissistic parents treat their children as tools for their self-enhancement, and largely ignore their children’s developmental needs. Children of narcissistic parents often suffer from low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression as adults. To heal from the effects of a…
Narcissism is omnipresent in our culture. We are encouraged to maximize our potential and get what we want. That’s not a bad thing in and of itself. But when we think only of ourselves, like some inflated Ayn Rand character,…
If you’re reading this post, you probably feel like it’s time to end a relationship with a narcissist in your life. Managing relationships with difficult people in our lives often reveals our weaknesses as well as our strengths. As I…
Most readers are familiar with the behaviors of narcissists and the risks of being in a relationship with someone who has narcissistic traits. This awareness has led to a great deal of interest in the personality traits of those most…
How many friends do you have? Five? Ten? Maybe forty. In the age of Facebook and Snapchat, it all seems like a numbers game: The more popular you are, the more friends and followers you have online. But here’s the…
Narcissistic personality disorder is estimated to occur in 1-5% of the population (Torgersen, 2001), and is more common in men (Stinson, 2008). Narcissistic personality disorder results from an interaction of biological and environmental factors. The core features of narcissistic personality…
Key Points If a narcissist starts to feel slighted, they may begin engaging in manipulative behaviors to regain the level of praise they need. Narcissism doesn’t come from too many selfies or too much social media, but narcissistic traits can…
Do you sometimes feel like you’re just going through the motions, settling for less than you should? You’re not alone. Sometimes, without even noticing, we overlook little things—a bad habit here, a concession there—and they start to undermine our standards.…
