Key Points Narcissists replace their true selves with an alter ego that is inflated, “above others,” self-obsessed, and extremely egotistical. Emotional manipulation is a form of ongoing manipulation and brainwashing that causes the victim to doubt themselves. While the narcissist…
You don’t mean it… You can’t be serious about… It’s not your fault you don’t understand… You’re too sensitive about… “Just kidding.” It’s not uncommon for a partner to say something they think is funny when it’s hurtful. Narcissists don’t…
Key Points Narcissists may use manipulative tactics such as saying something hurtful and passing it off as a joke. Overcoming manipulation may involve listening to oneself, setting boundaries, and refusing to engage in verbal combat. People need to be proactive…
Key Points Be aware of common narcissistic traits such as manipulation, belittlement, and an inability to handle criticism. Keep a record of interactions with a difficult boss. Seek support from family, friends, and mental health professionals to process and validate…
Now there is a consensus that narcissists hide, from themselves and others, a deficit in their self-image. They usually compensate for their underlying sense of inferiority by displaying a calculated manipulation of the world that can easily fool those around…
Key Points When you know the characteristics of narcissistic behavior, it can be easier to set boundaries. Narcissistic behavior includes an exaggerated sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for others. Narcissistic relatives may try to create conflict between…
The human quest for love is pretty much universal. The abundance of dating apps, self-help books, wedding guides, and relationship experts points to our deep need to be understood, seen, and appreciated. An estimated 90 percent of adults have been…
Although narcissists act superior to others and pretend to be flawless, their deepest fears lie beneath their imposing exterior: that they are flawed, illegitimate, and normal. We know from basic research and theory on narcissism that narcissists develop a “false…
As social media has made us all “stars” of our online profiles, narcissistic behaviors have naturally been given more space to permeate and hog the limelight. While diagnosable narcissistic personality disorder is found in less than 5% of the population,…
There is a popular concept that seems to be circulating in the divorce community. It is called the “high-conflict couple” or “high-conflict divorce.” The thinking usually involves the belief that difficult, conflict-ridden custody battles after a divorce are due to…
