Narcissistic parents can profoundly impact their children’s emotional and psychological well-being. Their behaviors, driven by a need for admiration and control, often result in various forms of abuse that can leave lasting scars. Understanding these abusive patterns is crucial for…
Co-parenting with a narcissist can be one of the most challenging aspects of navigating a separation or divorce. Narcissists often exhibit behaviors that make effective co-parenting nearly impossible, causing significant stress for everyone involved. If you’re facing another round of…
“My mother cared a lot about appearance. What people thought. What people said. Who got mentioned at church, in the local paper, and who won awards. My older brother and I accepted that as the way of the world when…
A naughty child can annoy you by simply imitating your words without thinking. “You keep imitating me.” “You keep imitating me.” “Stop it!” “Stop it!” They can improve their naughty game by making fun of your voice. Or they can…
A naughty child can annoy you by simply imitating every word you say without thinking. “You keep imitating me.” “You keep imitating me.” “Stop it!” “Stop it!” They can improve their naughty game by making fun of your voice. Or…
“Some people try to get taller by cutting off other people’s heads.” “If someone treats you badly, just remember that there is something wrong with them, not you. Normal people don’t go around destroying others.” Emotional manipulation is a form…
Key Points Emotional abusers use words and behaviors to intimidate or cause emotional pain or distress without physically assaulting them. Emotional abuse can manifest itself in the form of verbal abuse, passive aggression, gaslighting, or social isolation. Emotional abusers tilt…
After publishing parts one, two, and three of my series on the signs you’re in a relationship with a narcissist and what to do about it, I received emails and comments asking what to do when you have children with…
In Part 1 of this series, I learned 10 signs you’re in a relationship with a narcissist. I learned that narcissists are masters of the guilt trip. I also learned that narcissists have a set of rules for you that…
Social media has made it much easier for people to find partners and go on dates than ever before. It has helped couples separated by time zones stay in touch despite the distance. Despite these benefits, social media can also…
