Alexander Burgemeester

You probably know all too well that narcissists thrive on maintaining power and control. When they have control over you, they feel superior, which feeds their fragile egos. They’ll go to great lengths to stay in power, and you’re probably aware that they have an arsenal of games they can play to stay in control. … Read more

Narcissists have plenty of tricks up their sleeves. One of their favorites is turning all your friends against you. They might sabotage you behind your back, telling your friends horror stories about you. Or, they might tell your friends you’re no longer interested in a friendship.  It doesn’t make sense that a significant other would … Read more

You’re fed up with the narcissist, and you’ve finally decided to leave. There’s just one problem: your finances are in shambles.  As you sort out your exit strategy, money is probably one of your top concerns. You wish it weren’t this way, but you have to be able to survive.  Financial security can make things … Read more

If you’re trying to end a relationship with a narcissist, you’re probably quickly learning that it’s not easy. You tell them you’re leaving, and they beg you to stay. Perhaps they promise to change for the better. Alternatively, they might lash out in anger, threatening that you’ll never find someone like them again if you … Read more

You probably know this scenario all-to-well: you ask a narcissist a question, and you don’t get a direct answer. They seem to find a way to dodge the question, confusing you.  Maybe you ask a second time and still don’t get an answer. Now you’re confused, upset, and even defeated.  Sometimes, you might be unsure … Read more

Relationships with a narcissist are rarely smooth sailing. They may start off blissful and full of romance, but the tide will quickly change. Before long, you’ll be riding an intense wave, while trying to stay afloat as your ship slowly sinks.  As this relationship progresses, you’ll probably be hit with plenty of surprises. This wonderful … Read more

Narcissists can be a confusing bunch. They’re hot and cold, up and down, so you never know where you stand. They can be especially confusing at the end of a relationship. Previously, they acted like you were the center of their universe.  Then, with little warning, they suddenly flipped a switch and became cold and … Read more

You’ve just had a nasty breakup with the narcissist, but a few days later, they come back into your life, claiming they want to stay friends. You’re actually quite perplexed by this behavior. Not too long ago, they were full of insults toward you. They told you how awful you were, and how they deserved … Read more

The term “narcissist” definitely doesn’t come with a positive connotation. Anyone who has been a victim of narcissistic abuse knows these folks aren’t particularly pleasant. In fact, they’re known to be quite cold, callous, and manipulative. Given this fact, you’re probably taken by surprise when the narcissist shows flickers of kindness.  If you notice the … Read more

You’re pretty sure someone in your life is a narcissist, but you want to be certain. How can you tell whether someone has narcissistic personality disorder? You can look out for some key personality traits that narcissists tend to share. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a psychologist to identify these traits. Below, we’ll make … Read more