When we were together for seven years, my narcissist controlled every aspect of my life. He isolated me from my family and friends. He told me what I
Les merThe latest research in personality science suggests that personality changes gradually with age. Research shows, for instance, that people are more op
Les merIf you think you have escaped an abusive relationship with a narcissist and DON’T have PTSD, you probably aren’t aware of the symptoms of PTSD. Here’s
Les merThe false self is a fake persona dysfunctional people invent as a psychological defense mechanism against re-living adverse childhood experiences (ACE
Les merIt is not uncommon for narcissists to manipulate others into relationships by making fraudulent claims about who they are, what they stand for, and by
Les merImagine life without the ability to generate authentic joy, love, or compassion. It’s hardly a stretch to suggest that one’s internal ecosystem would
Les merMost of us can trust our instincts to “know a narcissist when we see one.” In fact, researchers have determined that narcissists are more likely to we
Les merFLYING MONKEYS ARE ENABLERS who act on behalf of narcissists. They are usually friends and relatives who serve as surrogates, emissaries, fixers and d
Les merThe term gaslighting has filtered into the public consciousness as part of our continuing fascination with all things pertaining to narcissism. And wh
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