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

Triangulation is a classic narcissistic tactic that involves bringing third parties into conflicts to shift dynamics and gain allies. When someone asks you to validate their position to others, ...

Vladimir Putin grew up in an environment that was particularly brutal and menacing, even for post-Second World War Russia.

There’s nothing a narcissist loves more than being the director of your emotional life. They thrive on the “supply” they get ...

In covert narcissism, toxic positivity serves an important function of escape/avoidance where vulnerable emotions and conflict are minimized and downplayed.

Ariel Messman-Rucker is an Oakland-born journalist who now calls the Pacific Northwest her home. When she’s not writing about politics and queer pop culture, she can be found reading, hiking, or ...

Maybe they take the dog out for a walk, just as they promised. Maybe they drive you to the airport at 4 a.m. Maybe they get you a really nice birthday gift. These acts of kindness when coming from a ...

They redirect every conversation and plan to their own experiences, ignoring your needs and leaving you feeling invisible. Hundreds of thousands hit with subfreezing weather warnings in five states ...

This story discusses child abuse. If you are a child being abused, or know a child who may be facing abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 422-4453, or go to ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reflected on his evolving relationship with President Donald Trump during an interview, in which he mused on the path that brought them from ...