It is normal to face challenges in life, but when life’s difficulties knock on your door, do you take responsibility for them, or do you blame everything and everyone around you? When we have a victim mentality, we filter our…
Have you ever felt angry watching your loved ones getting close to someone else? Do you feel angry inside when you see your partner caring for someone else? This feeling is known as jealousy. It is an emotional state of…
Doctors say that about 1% of the population has Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). I personally believe the true number is much higher. I believe there are many people with NPD who go undiagnosed. Probably about 5% of the population has…
Do you have a difficult, controlling, and manipulative boss? Does he or she love himself and make everything revolve around him or her? Then your boss might be a narcissist! This isn’t surprising. Many bosses are narcissists. Narcissists are attracted…
Leadership attracts narcissists like moths to a flame. They love to be in charge, enjoy high social status, and be the center of attention. Therefore, narcissists are likely to be over represented in leadership positions. You may have dealt with…
Most narcissists hate being alone and crave outside support and attention. They often feel an intense need to be the center of attention, demanding constant support from others. This can make them resentful and lash out when they feel isolated.…
Much has been written about narcissism, addressing not only its theoretical aspects, its psychodynamics and the defense mechanisms within the spectrum of various kinds of narcissists. Yet, little if anything has been written about how to actually communicate with one,…
Breaking up with a narcissist poses unique challenges. They lack empathy and have the emotional intelligence of a child. If you’ve broken up with a narcissist, or are considering breaking up with one, it’s important to know what to expect.…
Legally speaking, most narcissists aren’t neglectful. They may contribute shelter and food on the table. But that’s about it. There are many small things we do in loving relationships that show we care. While no one is perfect, most of…
I spend a lot of time writing on this blog and discussing narcissism on social media. And I often get silenced. They say various things that lead them to conclude that I should stop talking about narcissism. What do you…
