Power Thinking When Dealing With Narcissists
One of the most important things when dealing with a narcissist or any difficult person in a negotiation is power thinking. What is equally as important as the external is what is happening between your ears and behind your ears. I always say that 80% of a negotiation...
Divorce Advice for Men
A stereotypical narcissist is a domineering man who intimidates his submissive wife. However, not all narcissists are men; not all victims of abuse are women. Some men experience devastating abuse from female abusers. The people involved in these relationships might...
5 Signs That A Narcissist Is On The Other Side Of That Text Message
In this day and age, so many of our relationships occur virtually. It’s important to keep in mind the types of people we are surrounding ourselves with – even if it’s via the phone or computer. I have compiled a list of 5 signs or red flags to look out for in...
Surviving the Holidays with a Narcissist
If you’re dealing with a narcissist you probably know just how much they love to ruin holidays, birthdays, and any type of special occasion – really. Narcissists are constantly driven by this endless quest for narcissistic supply that they need in order to...
How do I Deal with Narcissistic In-laws—Especially Around the Holidays?
The holidays bring us together—and that can be a mixed bag, especially if your in-laws have narcissistic traits. We asked professionals for their best advice for navigating these choppy relationship waters while staying afloat. Read on for their tips on holiday...
Why Do Narcissists Future-fake?
“I’ll call you later,” he promised.But he never did. Though that scenario could happen for a number of reasons, it can also be a sign of future faking in its simplest form. With future faking, a person promises to deliver on something that you want in the...
Narcissists: Are They Stupid or Clever?
Deciphering whether or not narcissists are stupid or smart is a complicated task. A psychologist friend, who has worked with lots of narcissists and survivors of narcissistic abuse, actually posed this question to me during a dinner once. I wasn’t sure how to answer....
Why Narcissists Have to Destroy You When Leaving You
Regardless of whether you are the one who is discarding the narcissist or they are discarding you, they will do everything they can to destroy you. Narcissists not only lack empathy but also lack an inner sense of self. They are the most insecure people on the planet...