“Narcissistic rage” is a term coined by Heinz Kohut in his book The Analysis of the Self when it was published in 1972. It occurs when the narcissist perceives he is being personally “attacked” by someone else. Grandiose self-worth, vanity, and entitlement are basic characteristics of this disorder; when these are challenged it often leads … Read more
Relationships with narcissists follow a familiar pattern that begins the moment you meet them. Most often they will attempt to charm you and shower you with flattery. These traits make the narcissist popular, as they boost the ego of their target. This early stage is called the idealization phase, when they are deeply in love … Read more
Relationships with narcissists tend to follow a pattern that plays out again and again. They draw you in close, then when you least expect it, they abruptly withdraw. When they are done with you, they will dump you. Usually, for a reason that seems due to no fault of your own. However, the narcissist often … Read more
Narcissists are notorious for their merciless manipulation of others to dominate and control them. However, when they catch wind that their game plan has been exposed, and their overblown sense of entitlement and superiority is unmasked, all hell will break loose. In their mind, the tables have turned, they are no longer in control of … Read more
As you’ll most likely know if you’ve been in a relationship with a narcissist, they are characterized by certain traits such as self-entitlement, grandiose views of superiority, lack of empathy, and threatened egotism (2). They have also been shown to have a poorly developed sense of self and chronically unstable self-esteem (1). In 1978, Kohut (4) … Read more
Narcissists struggle to have romantic relationships for several reasons; one of them is because they do not know how to resolve conflicts. It is normal for couples to have disagreements, but clinical worker Sharon Thomas states that narcissists believe they can do no wrong. As far as they are concerned, they are perfect and if … Read more
In 2014, Style.com asked US rocker Courtney Love about her body image. Love – singer and founding member of the rock band Hole – had recently taken part in a photoshoot for Italian Vogue, and learned that the magazine had digitally slimmed her waistline. “I don’t have body dysmorphia at all.” Love said, “I’m actually … Read more
Around 4.8% of the female population has narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). And like many other women, many of them go on to become mothers. If you’re having a tough time with your mom, then you might suspect she has NPD, especially if she exhibits some characteristic signs. In many cases, a narcissistic mother is an abusive mom. And … Read more
Did you know that if a man has a close relationship with his in-laws, the risk of divorce decreases by 20%? Yet if a woman has a close relationship with her in-laws, the risk of divorce goes up by 20%. It’s obvious that your relationship with your in-laws can greatly affect the happiness of your marriage. And in … Read more
How many times a day do you check Facebook? How does it affect your day if no one notices or responds to your latest “enhanced” selfie? Did your last dinner plate posting garner enough likes? and the last time you posted a sad face did you get enough people responding “Are you OK hun ? … Read more