Narcissistic Behavior Explained
Why do narcissists lie? Because they suffer from narcissistic personality disorder. That is the short answer. They operate from a fragmented sense of self, they don’t live by a set of personal values, instead, they see everything as an opportunity because they are playing the game of life, and their only goal is to win. … Read more
Rather than own personal accountability ovr their actions, the narcissist can continue to live how they normally live without any real consequences. Let’s get into what you should know.
The parenting style of narcissistic mothers can be acutely damaging; sons experiencing years of emotional abuse are less likely to find a loving partner,
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.
Since there are more narcissistic families out there than ever, it’s important that we understand narcissistic family dynamics – and the effect they have on the other members of the family.
One of the “pattern” that Thomas refers to here is known as the “golden child scapegoat dynamic.” Here’s what we know about what this is, why it arises, and how it affects the family.
The narcissist feels a compelling need to control people in their environment; their spouse or partner, workmates, friends, and neighbors. Losing control is a narcissist’s worst nightmare; and when they do, they go from zero to one hundred real quick. A major component of narcissism is gaining control over others. This type of behavior is … 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