Narcissism has become a catchall label for a range of frustrating behaviors. Here are some misconceptions about what it means ...

After provoking a reaction, narcissists quickly reposition themselves as the injured party. They exaggerate your tone, words, ...

If you regularly wonder why the “happiest time of the year” for some is particularly painful for you, it could have something to do with who you spend the special time with. Instead of being joyful, ...

Do you think you could spot a narcissist? People throw around the term loosely to describe those who are self-absorbed, entitled and manipulative – from overbearing parents to destructive exes. But ...

Narcissistic abuse is a pervasive pattern of manipulation and control exerted by individuals with narcissistic traits. While overt forms of this abuse, such as blatant insults and rage, are more ...

The cycle of abuse is a theory conceptualized in 1979 by Lenore Walker that identifies continual, repeated events in an abusive relationship. It was originally established as a means of ...

When you’ve worked the narcissistic abuse niche as long as I have, you see it all. Specifically, you see everyone complaining about their romantic relationships. I was charmed by a narcissist. He ...

For those who've experienced a narcissistic relationship, one of the biggest challenges − more than even the gaslighting, devaluing and lack of empathy − can be accepting that a narcissistic ...

Narcissistic traits have grown increasingly common as the 1970s “Me Generation” led to a culture in which restaurants promised to let you “have it your way," premium products encouraged you that ...

In certain scenes I’ve been in, it’s almost a given that you have (or had, in my case) serious issues with your family. Most of the people in these crowds were runaways. Those who were able to get out ...