Moving forward, any time I write “narcissist,” know that I’m talking about everyone who shows high levels of narcissistic traits, not just those with NPD. How to Break Up With a Narcissist Partner A narcissistic partner can really wear you down. Between the manipulation and verbal abuse, ...
Lacey Johnson is a writer and editor whose has contributed to Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Woman’s Day, POPSUGAR and others, and is the founder of The Wonder Report. She feels most at home in airports, and is a radical seeker of engrossing conversation. Also a coffee connoisseur. ...
If you enjoy your work and are trying to build your career, which may be dependent on meeting the needs of the narcissistic employer, try to carry out his instructions dutifully and effectively because it will make both of you look good. If, however, you want to exceed those expectations i...
If you know someone with borderline personality disorder, then you know that the struggle is real. The relationship is hard enough with the additional stress of the mental disease. Especially if you are married to someone with borderline personality disorder. Though contradictory to popular belief,...
Narcissistic Leadership:Your higher-ups or boss demand that you always agree with them, tell them they're right, and feel they're above the rules. They expect everyone else to be perfect while they can meet lower standards. Little to No Enthusiasm:Look around the office. Does anyone appear...
it is not always a practical option. When contact with a narcissist cannot be cut off, the grey rock method can be a valid alternative for protecting yourself fromnarcissistic abuse, as it takes away what the narcissist needs and desires most, attention. However, it is important to note that...
I don’t even know if I made a choice about becoming a parent. I do know I had a belief I’d be less than a whole woman if I didn’t get married and have kids. At 60, I just don’t know if any of it was ever the right choice for me or if I ended up doing more ...
Finally, you might also consider meeting with a therapist to address the underlying causes of this type of behavior. If it’s due to low self-esteem or insecurity, they can help you heal from any related past trauma and practice strategies for. If it’s because of loneliness, they can as...
Whether you're married or have just started seeing someone, infidelity rates are on the rise and have increased over 40% in the last 20 years, so you have all the right to be worried. Perhaps you want to know if he's texting other women behind your back? Or whether he has active Ti...
NOT. at least you know, at least I know if I gotta get something off my plate or whatever people are calling it now, I can call up my 1 and only SON, SAILOR, hell…. MY EVERYTHING. THAT MY DEAR FRIEND WILL NEVER EVER EVER GO AWAY. NO MATTER WHAT ANYBODY OR ANYTHING SAYS. ...