Many people attend counseling because they are trying to recover from a relationship with a narcissist. After spending so much time reassembling their shattered sense of self, it’s natural for a person to be afraid to dive back into the…
Key Points Narcissists exist along a continuum, from the oblivious extrovert to the hypervigilant introvert. The hypervigilant narcissist avoids attention, but may secretly crave the limelight (“quiet grandeur”). What both oblivious and hypervigilant narcissists have in common is their well-constructed…
Key Points Narcissists often play on the sly; they are unlikely to attack someone when others are watching. Narcissists are experts at blaming others. In narcissistic relationships, boundaries and limitations are seen as a mistake. It may come as a…
“That’s enough of me talking about myself—let’s hear you talk about me!” ― Anonymous Narcissist “It’s not easy being superior to everyone I know!” ― Anonymous Narcissist People with narcissistic personality disorder believe they are superior to others and care…
Key Points Narcissists seek to enhance their image, often at the expense of others. They use powerful tactics to deceive, undermine, and induce guilt. Being aware of these tactics can help a person avoid unhealthy dynamics in narcissistic relationships. Like…
Narcissists (people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder) and codependents are often viewed as opposites, but surprisingly, although their outward behavior may differ, they share many psychological traits. In fact, narcissists exhibit core symptoms of codependents such as shame, denial, control, (unconscious)…
While narcissists work very hard to project all signs of success and self-confidence to others, narcissists harbor two important secret fears. These two fears drive narcissists to great lengths to avoid the risk of either happening in order to maintain…
People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder instinctively and deliberately construct a persona designed to project an aura of certainty, superiority, charm, and power to the world. But the more you get to know a narcissist, the more you discover that something…
“Enough of me talking about myself—let’s hear you talk about me!” ― Anonymous Narcissist “It’s not easy being superior to everyone I know!” ― Anonymous Narcissist Psychologist Steven Johnson writes that a narcissist is someone who “buries his true self…
Key Points Divorce from a narcissist is bound to cause a lot of conflict and can quickly spiral out of control. Establish a support team to help you prepare mentally and legally. It’s important to remember to protect your emotional…
