Learn the traits of a narcissist, how to find out if someone you know is one, how to get the better of a narcissist and how to deal with a narcissist if someone you know or love is one.
Anna Kendrick’s (of Pitch Perfect fame) recent relationship is a good case study to understand gaslighting. Recently she was the guest on a popular podcast called Armchair Expert where she talks about her experiences. If we look at certain statements that she makes we can learn a little more about what it’s like to fall … Read more
If you’re reading this, you might wonder why someone who seems super confident on the outside could be insecure on the inside. Well, that’s a question many people have regarding narcissists. I mean, are narcissists insecure? It’s hard to think of them as such since they often give off the impression that they’re self-assured and … Read more
Many people are of the view that “gaslighting” is done on purpose. The opposite is true. The emotionally abusive act can occur without the person doing the gaslighting (aka, the gaslighter) knowing what they’re doing. On that note, I urge you to hold off on turning the tables on the gaslighter in your life until you understand fully what unintentional gaslighting really means and … Read more
Trust me, you don’t want to know how narcissists treat their exes. And if they had a kid (or kids) together… things just got a whole lot more complicated. First, if you are one of these people dealing with battle scars from a past relationship with a narcissist, let me say that I empathize with you … Read more
There’s an old cliche that opposites attract, and this can often be true with the most unlikely creatures. Cats and dogs are considered natural born enemies, yet have been known to get along in the same household. I can attest to seeing my childhood cat often cozied up against one of our dogs during cold New England … Read more
Have you ever been involved with someone who always thought they were right? Did you ever feel you were starring in a real-life version of the film, “Gaslight“? You know, your lover showed no compassion, used manipulation to get their way, and tried to convince you that what they were saying was true instead of … Read more
The term “gaslighting” is frequently used in our culture. But what does it really mean? Gaslighting is a term for a form of emotional abuse that can be hard to recognize. It’s not always readily apparent, even though it often occurs in abusive relationships. Yet, unfortunately, gaslighting can have serious consequences for your mental well-being … Read more
Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who seemed to take more than they give? On top of being extremely selfish, did the person exhibit absolutely no remorse in how their actions affected you, or worse, blame you for their behavior? If the answer is yes, you may have been in a relationship … Read more
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a personality dysfunction identified by a pattern of disruptive behavior. However, the first image that comes to mind when most people hear the term “narcissist” is a manipulative, pathological lying, borderline sociopathic male. Little do they know, narcissism does not discriminate. Female narcissists exist and chances are you’ve encountered at least one. She could … Read more
There was a time I wanted to know how to turn the tables on a gaslighter in my life because I’d had it with them. Now that you’ve found yourself in that place, I hope I can help. Writing topics on getting even with a gaslighter, making them fear you, or turning tables is my … Read more