If you have a narcissistic lover, friend, coworker, or family member, the relationship might impact you deeply. If this is the case, you need to take action as soon as possible. Here are several tips to help you deal with the narcissist in your life. ...
It is important to keep in mind that underneath all that, people with NPD (narcissistic personality disorder) struggle with feelings of emptiness and never feel “good enough” because they are continually comparing themselves with those around them, and finding (secretly; they would never admit th...
These are the kinds of concerns I begin to hear from clients right after Halloween. Those who come from dysfunctional families headed by a narcissistic parent worry about how they’ll get through the holidays with their sanity and self-respect intact. They may wish they could loo...
The key trait of NPD is a total lack of empathy. You won’t change a narcissist. Don’t even try. [Read: Narcissistic relationship: 36 signs, how it feels, patterns & how to end it] However, if you’re pretty sure that your partner simply needs a nudge to be a little more open...
If you’d rather not create a stir, then the next option is to make it clear to this person that their help is expected. Their high levels of exploitativeness may have made it pretty easy for them to get away with slacking off and having others do the work for them....
You don’t have to explain, justify or defend yourself or deal with a misfired accusation. Remember that. They’ll make you prove yourself to them. They’ll regularly put you in a position where you have to choose between them and something else – and you’ll always feel obliged to ...
Taking care of a loved one with narcissistic personality disorder is important, but you must also remember to take care of yourself. While you can learn how to help someone with NPD, it’s also important to keep in mind that you have needs too. ...
Learning how to respond to a narcissist’s text, phone call, face-to-face situation, or any other interaction is essential if you’re in a relationship with someone with NPD. To learn how to disarm a narcissist, you should become aware of the common tactics they tend to use. For example...
It is important to keep in mind that underneath all that, people with NPD (narcissistic personality disorder) struggle with feelings of emptiness and never feel “good enough” because they are continually comparing themselves with those around them, and finding (secretly; they would never admit th...
The article reports on a slowing of the global population boom and discusses the effects of predicted falling populations. Population decline may seem like a welcome solution to overpopulation, but the article notes it carries its own problems, such as an aging population with fewer younger workers...