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I was convinced I could predict the behavior of my roommates based on their personalities. As one example, during a group therapy session involving nickname-sharing, my so-called “narcissistic” friend shared that his nickname was “Lord.” As another, my “dependent” friend took to following...
trajectory and opportunities, growth and confidence: I cannot sell, promote or push any of my own projects or work. I was taught that ‘tooting one’s own horn’ is egotistical and base. I was taught that it’s unbecoming and narcissistic and probably unwarranted: ...
This, of course, can not only be a challenge but even controversial. How do I focus on me without making it ALL about me or being labeled a selfish narcissistic….person?! How do I consider my partner’s needs and mine without feeling like I’m getting the short end of the relationshi...
Take the quiz The avoidant will initially avoid any kind of breakup, but ultimately it just becomes too much for them, and they end up breaking up with the anxious person. Where that becomes particularly difficult is you can often see these pairings get caught in this on-again, off-again ...
A freeloading husband may expect that you will quite literally give them a free ride in life, or they will contribute very little to the relationship financially. In some cases, thefreeloader personalityis associated with narcissistic personality disorder, as people with this condition will be willin...
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We deny reality to maintain the status quo due to fears of change and the unknown. For this reason, people believe in the demonization of immigrants, other races, or religions. If we favor a politician or love a cheating or abusive partner, we may ignore truths that would disillusion us ...
This feeling of incapability then bleeds over into my personal life:am I good partner? Am I a good person?I used to think so. Now though, I am not so sure. There are some that would love to be in my position. Yet, I often wish to be anyplace else.Does this lack of gratefulness...
Currently, I’m self-employed, I can afford insurance through ACA, and I’m doing ok. But as my partner and I have been making long-term plans, we need to be totally honest with each other about contingencies. What happens if I can’t work at all? What happens if I need full...