As a psychologist, I firmly believe that it is important to recognize the narcissistic personality so that you can set realistic expectations when dealing with coworkers, friends, or family members who may have some of these traits. In my book…
Key Points Narcissists’ lack of self and internal resources makes them dependent on others to validate their weak self-esteem and fragile ego. They use others as objects to provide for themselves. Like parasites, no matter how much you give, it…
The essence of narcissism is an inflated sense of self-worth coupled with a deep desire for admiration from others and fantasies about that admiration. As such, narcissists view relationships primarily as opportunities for self-enhancement, surrounding themselves with potential admirers while…
All children of narcissists suffer. Children of narcissistic mothers suffer damage to their autonomy, self-worth, and future relationships with women. Narcissists lack empathy and nurturing skills. They do not view their children as individuals, but rather as extensions of themselves.…
There’s nothing more maddening than being on the receiving end of hostility or manipulation without truly understanding what’s going on. Perhaps that’s why we’ve seen so much interest in our current series on narcissism. This is gratifying because the Smart…
There’s a fine line between self-confidence and narcissism. Being self-confident is one thing, and thinking only of yourself is another. Narcissists have a knack for making everything about them, often at the expense of those around them. In conversations, narcissists…
The fact that you find yourself wondering if you’re in a relationship with a narcissist points to one of the core problems associated with being emotionally attached to a narcissist — confusion. It’s pretty easy to tell if you’re in…
A 2018 study by researchers Giacomin and Rule found that people can recognize grandiose narcissists** by the distinctiveness of their eyebrows. 1 Grandior Narcissism Grandior or overt narcissism is a form of narcissism that is associated with extroversion, arrogance, entitlement,…
One of the most important traits of a morally responsible, mentally healthy individual is their ability to take responsibility for their actions and feelings. This is how we grow and learn from our mistakes as well as live life according…
Key Points Not all tantrums are narcissistic. There may be other factors at play, such as a chemical imbalance, head injury, etc. Examples of narcissistic rage range from intense outbursts and sudden outbursts of anger, to passive-aggressive acts such as…
