When talking about narcissism, our minds tend to connect it with males. In reality, there are just as many women narcissists out there. Narcissism in women is becoming increasingly common. It is important to increase awareness of female narcissism and also to the fact that it is not gender-specific. Female narcissists are usually more subtle … Read more
Narcissists – they make the world go round. Or at least, that’s what they believe. Narcissism is very real and it’s even more prevalent now that social media is front and center in many of our lives. If you look at your social media wall, you’ll find many signs of narcissism stemming from males and … Read more
There is a tonne of peer reviewed research evidence which demonstrates the link between the development of narcissistic personality disorder and the parenting narcissists received as children. The combination of vulnerability and grandiose exhibitionism and a hunger for attention stem, we are told, from a lack of appropriate attention from a sensitive care giver when … Read more
For many years Harvey Weinstein has been, with his brother, one of the top producers of successful films across the world. He has won a host of awards including an Oscar for “Shakespeare in Love”. He has worked to bring little-known Indi films to public attention as well as a list as long as your … Read more
Okay, more or less everyone knows not to poke a stick in a wasps’ nest or the consequences can be dire. We may not like those little stripy critters, but we treat them with respect or it leads to pain. Generally though, we are really much less good at applying those principles when we deal … Read more
If you are close to someone who seems self-centered and preoccupied with image and achievements, you may have wondered if they are a narcissist. Understanding pride vs narcissism helps you know whether or not you’re dealing with a disorder. Narcissistic Personality Disorder affects over 6% of adults in America. It’s a growing concern among the … Read more
Friendships are meant to be a source of support, understanding, and compassion. However, it is not uncommon to realize there are certain people in our lives who don’t fit the bill. They may be selfish, rude, liars, or worse, all of the above. It’s one thing to have a good friend with bad habits. This … Read more
Approximately 6.2% of people in the United States have narcissistic personality disorder. But what are the causes of narcissism? Read on to learn some of the key reasons why some people develop a narcissistic personality disorder. The Signs of Narcissism If you live with a narcissist, or someone close to you is a narcissist, you … Read more
It is challenging to imagine a life completely different from the frustrating one you are living right now, to imagine a life without a relationship with a narcissist. When you began dating them they seemed so confident. It appeared like the world was bowing to their every desire. Nothing was beyond their grasp. Mountains crumbled … Read more
Narcissism, or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), is on the rise. Incidents of NPD more than doubled in the 10 years prior to 2009. However, there is clear evidence that we are in the midst of a growing narcissism epidemic as NPD becomes more widespread than we ever could have imagined 10 or 15 years ago. … Read more