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
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
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
When you imagine a picturesque mother-daughter relationship, what do you see? The compassionate, warm mother who can make every problem seemingly disappear? The daughter who turns to her mother with every secret? The loving, respectful bond that morphs into a beautiful friendship? For daughters of narcissistic mothers, the relationship doesn’t resemble anything like traditional love. … Read more
You’ve identified that your mother is a narcissist. Maybe you’ve known this for several years, or perhaps you’re just now putting the pieces together. Either way, you have a fitting label for all the chaos your mother has added to your life. As a narcissist, she puts her needs before others, and she seemingly has … 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
Since his emergence on the political stage there has been increased speculation in a range of media about the possible narcissistic behaviour of US president Donald Trump. It is both impossible and unwise to attempt an online diagnosis but many of those who have commented on the quirks of his behaviour and personality – everything … Read more
The phenomenon of the helicopter parent has been around since the 1990’s and was a trem first coined by Foster Cline and Jim Clay for the type of parent who, like a medivac helicopter could swoop in from nowhere and “rescue” their child from any sense of responsibility they may have in a variety of … Read more