Category Archives for Discovering You’re Dealing With a Narcissist

How Can I Be Sure He’s a Narcissist?

You’ve read every online article you can find on Narcissism.  You’ve printed them out and made your own binder-Bible, complete with chapters and subtitles.  You know so much about the disorder, you

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A Matter of Love…or Cake?

I hear it all the time… “My Narcissist broke up with me two months (or two years) ago, but even though he/she has a new partner, they want to stay friends and see me on the down low”. Yes, the Narcissist

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Numpty Narcissists – 4 Signs the Narcissist is a Nitwit with Nary a Clue

Some narcissists are stupid. They love to use intimidation to get what they want.  They threaten, scathe, cajole, and perform underhanded acts that make Bernie Madoff seem like a rookie.  Because of

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Signs You Might Be a Trauma-Bonded Co-Dependent (and what to do about it)

One of the most difficult challenges in working with victims of Narcissistic abuse is helping them see that they are not responsible for their abuser’s actions, behaviors, cruelty, or consequences that

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Warning Signs You're Dating a Loser

This article was published on the Internet several years ago and was originally written to help identify “Losers” in relationships. The e-mail feedback Dr. Carver received on the article was tremendous.

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LMR Saturday Survivor – Inspirational Stories from the Front Line

    One Year Narc Free… ~Submitted by KarinKateriKei – The Eclectic Poet~ This time last year, I was out with my best friend. My best friend and the one who essentially staged a

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Forgiving the Narcissist – Is Your Ego the Culprit?

There are several factors at play when choosing to remain in a toxic relationship.  But did you know your ego may be the most prevalent? In fact, your ego is just as convincing as the Narcissist in your

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The Unbearable Triteness of Being…engaged in conversation with a Narcissist

Frequent, mundane drivel from the disordered that may induce a psychotic break **Trigger Alert – This post contains possible triggers.  Please proceed with caution.  Also, I use the pronoun “he”

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Ray Rice and the Pregnancy of Emotional and Verbal Abuse

  Readers who visit this site typically come here to learn about Narcissistic abuse.  They want to know the reasons their partner acts the way they do.  Why is he/she so cruel?  So dishonest? Why

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