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.
I have been in situations when someone said or did something and then gaslighted me by saying I was “too sensitive,” and “emotional.” Such experiences have left me feeling frustrated and downright furious. One particularly painful experience involved being the only one speaking up about a problem colleague in a meeting at a past job. … Read more
In essence, we all have a dose of narcissism, which is perfectly healthy as it makes us want the best in life. We all wish to prioritize our needs, achieve our goals, experience positive emotions, and be happier humans. That’s why we guide our actions according to the emotional rewards we can receive. However, pathological … Read more
My first boyfriend and I finally made the leap to move in together. It was great: pizza and cuddles, hanging out together all times of the day, and long talks about what we wanted in life. Then, it began to change. I had never believed I would experience gaslighting in a relationship. We argued, but … Read more
Have you ever encountered someone rude or disrespectful? You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who hasn’t and rude people are just a fact of life – just like bad weather. In today’s post, we’ll be providing you with a list of disrespect quotes to help you handle those who have, sadly, not developed the behavior … Read more
A few months back, I wrote a piece on narcissistic abuse and how to recover from it. It was an excellent opportunity to refresh my knowledge on the topic and share some lessons I learned throughout my career. Here I am once again addressing this complicated yet relevant topic. We live in times where abuse … Read more
If your mom’s behavior made you comb the internet for toxic mother signs, then the situation must be dire. The truth of the matter is, a toxic person can make your life a lot more stressful, whether it’s your mother or not. You may love your mother dearly, but can no longer tolerate her harmful behaviors. I … Read more
Once your relationship with the narcissist parent of your child comes to an end, the focus then shifts to co-parenting with a narcissist in the most amicable way. Destructive narcissists are difficult to deal with, period. When children are involved, shared parenting can quickly turn into a nightmare if not managed properly. I know a male narcissist … Read more
Have you ever been gaslighted by someone? Or even worse, have you ever gaslighted someone? In this post, we share with you 23 gaslighting memes that may apply to you (hopefully not!) or to those around you who tend to be narcissistic gaslighters. Here’s the thing: You don’t need those people in your life. You … Read more
Ever trust a colleague, only to have them mislead you and leave you wondering whether your mind is playing tricks on you? I’ve been there. One of my bosses promised me a position, had me do all the extra work to get the promotion, only to be called to his office in a group meeting … Read more
How old were you when you first realized someone close to you was a narcissist? You know what I mean. It’s that person you always trusted and looked up to, but they had a dark motive they kept hidden from those around them. The bleak truth was that this person manipulated others into making them … Read more