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Is Narcissism A Mental Illness or Something More?
Is narcissism a mental illness? According to the DSM-V, the answer is yes. Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental illness associated with a persistent pattern of entitlement, lack of empathy, and
Read MoreThree Reasons You Are Attracted To Narcissists
Whether we’d like to admit it or not, with few exceptions, we choose our partners. Attraction is a dynamic phenomenon that is complex and multifaceted. When we find ourselves being attracted to a narcissistic
Read MoreThe Narcissist I Am With Is Unaware of What They’re Doing
Dear Kim, I am currently experiencing all of this (related to your article titled The Cycle of Narcissism: Why Do They Teeter Between Love and Hate)? Reading the section on whole object relations really
Read More12 Signs You’re an Old Soul
There’s a part of you that has always felt different from other people. You’ve always felt older than your actual age. As a child, you probably got along well with adults, but kids your age seemed
Read MoreDo Narcissists Know They Are Narcissistic (And Do They Care?)
Do narcissists know they are narcissistic? Do they recognize the impact they have on others? And if so, why don’t they make more of a concerted effort to change their ridiculous ways? Day in and day
Read More11 Subtle Signs You’re a People-Pleaser and How to Stop Being Too Nice
People-pleasing isn’t always obvious. This trait manifests in many different ways, and it’s not necessarily easy to detect. People-pleasing isn’t just about being nice, although this can certainly
Read MoreNarcissistic Parents Are Damaging (and Dangerous)
Today I’m doing something a little different…a coaching article, and it’s based on an email I received after someone watched my webinar. I will explain why we need to stop expecting narcissistic
Read MoreHow to Get Over a Narcissist: Everything You Need to Know
You have finally ended things, and this time, it’s for good. You are done with the abuse, and you are saying goodbye to all those empty lies and promises. You are ready to get over a narcissist for
Read MoreWhen A Parent Is A Narcissist
We often think of relationships with narcissistic people in terms of those with whom we choose to be. Still, there is another relationship that we do not select that could be with a narcissistic personality.
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