A narcissist is usually very charming and highly intelligent, which makes it difficult to detect narcissistic mind games. Narcissists promise you the sun, moon, and stars. They know how to push your buttons in such a way that they “trap…
Many years ago, when my son was studying the Mafia in school, he wondered out loud how difficult it would be for the police to catch Mafia members. After all, they all sit in bars, wear white jackets, smoke, and…
Breaking up with a narcissist can leave you with trauma that takes years to resolve. This shock can happen again when you least expect it. As I watched America suffer the devastating attack on the US Capitol on January 6th, live on television,…
Dealing with a narcissist can be particularly stressful, confusing, and confusing. This is because they are good at making the other person unsure of their reality. When we are confused by something someone in our life is doing, or seeking to understand it better,…
Until she became disabled, my mother didn’t believe in family or want anything to do with anyone she was related to. Now that she needs us, she softens her anti-family stance and tells never-before-heard stories about how she breastfed her sister through a terminal…
There is a love bombing/undervaluing/ignoring cycle that a person with narcissistic personality adaptations always goes through, and this cycle is inevitable. Sometimes, we are not even present for the love bombing phase, but we are sure to experience the phase of being…
The Internet seems to be full of articles about narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and narcissistic manipulation tactics. Sometimes, you may recognize the signs of narcissism, but never think it goes beyond a lack of empathy or making it all about themselves. After several personal encounters…
One of the most common misconceptions is that narcissists only look for partners who are emotionally dependent and lack confidence and self-esteem. But in reality, strong, confident women also attract narcissists. While this may seem strange, it is important to realize that the…
Most couples describe a healthy, loving relationship as a give-and-take relationship. Sometimes, one person needs attention, support, and love from the other in a one-sided way. Then, at some point in the future, the tables may turn, with both people accepting…
Narcissists are masters of the guilt trip. Narcissists have a set of rules for you in the relationship, which they do not apply to their behavior, which leads to emotional abuse. Here are eight signs that you are in a…
