When it comes to a boy’s personality, most of us think “like father, like son”. But as the primary caregiver in the household, a growing boy picks up quite a few traits from his mother too. In their formative years, boys learn some of their earliest lessons about life, love, and trust from their mothers, … Read more
If you know a narcissist, you know exactly what it feels to catch them in a lie. At times, their lies may seem so obvious that you can’t fathom why they don’t just fess up. That said, narcissism and lying go hand-in-hand. Can you convince them to tell you the truth? Is there an effective … Read more
In April 2020, trauma expert Shannon Thomas told Insider about the differences between healthy families, and families where a parent has NPD. “In healthy families, you’re just yourself – your name, your talents, your strengths and weaknesses. You’re the person,” she said. But in a narcissistic family, things are different: “everybody has to find somewhere … Read more
It’s often said that all families are dysfunctional in some way. If this is true, then narcissistic families must be among the most dysfunctional. If one or both parents in a family are narcissists, they will put their own emotional needs ahead of those of their children. This is bound to cause some tension among … Read more
Losing control is a narcissists worst nightmare; and when they do, they go from zero to one hundred really quick. If you thought you’ve seen your partner angry, you categorically do not want to be in their line of fire when they think they’ve lost control. Your best-case scenario is that they will quickly find … Read more
The narcissist has hurt you so many times. Maybe they’ve gaslighted you or smeared you or completely destroyed your self-esteem. And somehow, they continue to get away with their awful behavior. Even when things seem to be getting better, you may feel like you’re walking on eggshells. It’s like they can change their mood or … Read more
Every once in a while you’ll see a story on the news – a domestic abuse situation where the victim was assaulted but immediately returned to their abuser. When it happens, we ask why this person would ever go back to such a toxic situation. We judge them and wonder how they could have so … Read more
If the phrase “opposites attract” was in the dictionary, empaths and narcissists would be the definition. They are like fire and water, but the two personalities have always been wildly attracted to one another. Unfortunately, empaths usually end up with the short end of the stick, because narcissists have an ulterior motive for dating empaths. … Read more
All narcissists value adoration, praise, and validation. They all struggle or completely lack empathy for others, and they inadvertently hurt people with their selfish actions. Malignant narcissists, on the other hand, intentionally and actively harm others. They’re more likely to use force and violence to meet their needs. A malignant narcissist tends to lash out … Read more
Narcissists defy logic. A small minority are self-aware enough to seek help. Some seem pretty functional and even successful. But the majority are blissfully ignorant of the devastating impact they have on the people around them. A narcissistic grandmother is a latter type. She doesn’t realize the extent of her issues, and she tends to … Read more