It’s often said that all families are dysfunctional in some way. If that’s true, then narcissistic families must be among the most dysfunctional. If one or both parents in a family have narcissistic personality disorder, they will put their own…
In April 2020, trauma expert Shannon Thomas told Insider about the differences between healthy families and families with a parent with narcissistic personality disorder. “In healthy families, you’re just yourself — your name, your talents, your strengths, your weaknesses. You’re…
If you know someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, you know exactly what it feels like to be caught lying. Sometimes, their lies can seem so obvious that you can’t understand why they won’t admit it. However, narcissism and lying go…
When it comes to a boy’s personality, most of us think “like father, like son.” But as the primary caregiver in the family, a growing boy picks up quite a few traits from his mother as well. In their formative…
In families with one or more narcissists, the dynamics are inherently dysfunctional. Children often grow up feeling confused, insecure, and afraid. They may not know who to trust, and they often blame themselves for problems occurring at home. Often, narcissists…
Do narcissists enjoy kissing their partners? Yes, but not for the reasons you might think. So, you thought you had a fairytale love story, your soulmate, your prince charming. He’s charismatic, attentive, and his light shines so brightly that it…
Narcissists love attention, validation, and power. So what drives narcissists crazy? Simply put, anything that compromises their basic need for superiority can quickly set them off. If you want to know how to piss off a narcissist, look no further…
Exposing a narcissist isn’t always easy. It can feel uncomfortable and harsh, especially if you love them. However, you may encounter a situation where it feels necessary to do so. If you do expose a narcissist, it’s important to be…
If parenting is hard, and co-parenting is even harder, co-parenting with a narcissist may seem downright impossible. Of course, you want the best for your children. You want them to feel supported and loved. However, dealing with a narcissistic parent…
The story begins with a whirlwind romance—flowers every day, a level of intimacy that makes you feel like a soulmate, and a partner who seems to worship the ground you walk on. The early stages of dating a narcissist are…
