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.
Have you ever found yourself dealing with someone who appeared to be extremely selfish? Or difficult? I wager we’ve all been there. As we go through life, we will likely find ourselves having to deal with people who seem to possess extreme levels of arrogance, manipulation… possibly even destructive behavior. And these people may be … Read more
My boss is a sociopath, and I don’t say this lightly. He has a tendency to deal with his employees in a merciless way, and he will literally wring the last drop of blood from you before casting you aside for the newbie at work. Sick days are a nightmare as he doesn’t understand when … Read more
People use manipulative sentences or phrases usually to get their way, bully, “gaslight” or create a power imbalance. For narcissistic people, it’s a tactic used to create conflict, inflict emotional abuse or diminish the self-esteem of others. In some cases, the speaker does not intend to cause harm, but their words may still have damaging … Read more
“You’re always so high strung and emotional!” These words were hurled at me by a past partner who used to gaslight me all the time. Their words made me feel insecure, confused, and raw. I always ended up believing that I was the guilty party in whatever issue we were dealing with, and as a … Read more
In an era where everyone is busy, and most conversations happen via text messages, new challenges arise in modern dating. As someone who’s met his partner online, I think it’s fascinating how, nowadays, finding someone is super accessible while dating someone seems more complicated than ever. If you’re among those who’ve had their fair share … Read more
I used to be a staunch churchgoer until the preaching left an unsettling feeling. A lot of what was being fed to me from the pulpit did not sit well with my core beliefs and common sense. Things felt “off” and weren’t adding up with reasoning and logic. I eventually stopped attending church. I suspect … Read more
Every time someone asks me, “Are narcissists evil,” on my blog or podcast, I hesitate before answering. I know my emotions will cloud my judgment after having dealt with several narcissists over the course of my life. Somehow, narcissists are misunderstood as terrible people to avoid. It’s unfair because the tendency to exploit, manipulate, or inflict harm … Read more
Gaslighting and lying can easily be mistaken for the same thing. Upon closer examination, you’ll discover the subtle differences explained in this article. Before venturing into the details, why is it important to tell the two apart? Understanding gaslighting vs lying differences is key when dealing with individuals in our lives who lie and try to manipulate … Read more
A relationship, let alone a marriage with a narcissist, is bound to be stressful and toxic. To make matters worse, they cling to the marriage like it is a life raft. You’ll likely be the one initiating divorce proceedings to get rid of them. The reasons why a narcissist won’t divorce you might blow your mind once … Read more
I think we can all agree that women mature at a faster rate than men. No two humans are alike and everyone develops at their own pace. That said, we often we think of maturity as physical traits… but a healthy, well-adjusted adult should be able to control their emotions and respond to others’ emotions and needs … Read more