Not only do narcissists love to exploit your own desire to take responsibility and not be a “victim” of life (or them), this orientation can also keep us stuck in toxic relationships.
The Psychopath Stare
I sincerely hope you never experience it……
I sincerely hope you never experience it……
Are You Being Micro-Manipulated?
The narcissist’s art of abusing you within the boundaries of “plausible deniability.”
The narcissist’s art of abusing you within the boundaries of “plausible deniability.”
Why Narcissists Move So Fast
Narcissists are often excellent at first impressions, using charm, being very curious about you, and even mirroring your interests, values and beliefs.
Narcissists are often excellent at first impressions, using charm, being very curious about you, and even mirroring your interests, values and beliefs.
The Narcissist’s Invisible Lid
A client told me this recently. Apparently, the way they train fleas for a flea circus is to put them in a jar with a lid on.
A client told me this recently. Apparently, the way they train fleas for a flea circus is to put them in a jar with a lid on.
Are You Agreeing for the Sake of Peace?
Many targets of narcissistic abuse find themselves going along to get along, hoping that if they just smile, nod, and let things go, everything will be ok.
Many targets of narcissistic abuse find themselves going along to get along, hoping that if they just smile, nod, and let things go, everything will be ok.
Is the Word Narcissist Being Thrown Around Too Much?
In some senses, yes, it’s being used way too much. And in another sense, no, it’s not being used enough.
In some senses, yes, it’s being used way too much. And in another sense, no, it’s not being used enough.
Why Narcissists Like to Use the Silent Treatment
The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference.
The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference.
The Myth of the Difficult-But-Worth-It-Genius
We assume that they are the geniuses and therefor should be excused for however they want to act.
We assume that they are the geniuses and therefor should be excused for however they want to act.
A Few Myths About Narcissistic Leaders
Narcissism is NOT self-love, it is the opposite.
Narcissism is NOT self-love, it is the opposite.
Signs of a Romance Scam
They are seriously handsome and look younger than their years.
They are seriously handsome and look younger than their years.
Six Things That Are Unlikely to Change, Even if a Narcissist Goes to Counseling
They will not stop acting entitled.
They will not stop acting entitled.
What’s Different About Communicating With a Narcissist
One of the things that can be a total mind-you-know-what is that healthy, conscious communication strategies simply do not work when dealing with a narcissist.
One of the things that can be a total mind-you-know-what is that healthy, conscious communication strategies simply do not work when dealing with a narcissist.
Grown up and Still Being Parentified? Do This.
Whether they expect you to take care of them emotionally, logistically, or financially, parents who need you to make your life about them are toxic at any age.
Whether they expect you to take care of them emotionally, logistically, or financially, parents who need you to make your life about them are toxic at any age.
When a Narcissist Says ‘You’re So Self-Centered, Everyone Says So’
Ouch. This is one of my most painful memories, and if you’ve been involved with a full-on narcissist, perhaps you have a similar story, as it’s a favored and often-used tactic.
Ouch. This is one of my most painful memories, and if you’ve been involved with a full-on narcissist, perhaps you have a similar story, as it’s a favored and often-used tactic.
Five Freedoms After Leaving a Toxic Relationship or Situation
These are all too common thoughts of people in narcissist relationships and toxic families or jobs.
These are all too common thoughts of people in narcissist relationships and toxic families or jobs.