If you are new to the world of recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, you might be asking yourself why Narcissists seem to love picking fights. This is an extremely valid question, indeed. I asked myself that same question over and over at the start of my healing journey. There is only one possible explanation that I came up with – Narcissists pick fights because they need the supply.
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Not long ago, a reader asked this question. I even had a bad day to the point where I began asking the question too. Why do Narcissists always seem to be winning and on the top? Why do they seem to catch all the breaks?
Narcissists view themselves as superior and all-knowing. It only stands to reason then that there are certain things that they just won’t do.
Some experts say Narcissists can change. I’m not so sure about that. I mean, just because I haven’t seen it happen, doesn’t mean it can’t. However, more often than not, Narcissists cannot be fixed.
One of the hallmark traits of Narcissists is their grandiose thinking. This line of thinking saturates every pore of the Narcissist’s personality and is the basis for which they operate.
The Jekyll and Hyde Narcissist. You never know what you're going to get. So you walk on eggshells. You are careful what you say and do. They are mean. They are nice. The back and forth makes you dizzy and unsure of what's real. This guest post discusses the long term effects that this type of person can have on you.
Perhaps you have just gotten out of a relationship with a Narcissist. Perhaps you’ve been away for a while. Perhaps the Narcissist is a parent. In any research you may have done, you might have come across the term Covert Narcissistic Abuse. What is it? Why is it so insidious?
It's not always easy to recognize the warning signs of someone's toxic behavior. These signs, or red flags, can be hard to detect at times. So writing this blog was essential in that it can help you what to look out for.
In today’s world of technology and the internet, there is so much information that we can discover that is right at our fingertips. If you’ve just discovered the term “Narcissist,” chances are you’ve also heard the term Malignant Narcissist.
Entitlement is one of the characteristic traits of Narcissists. Entitlement is, quite simply, the special treatment that Narcissists feel they deserve. So why do Narcissists have such a high sense of entitlement?
Narcissists hide in plain sight. So how can you keep an eye out for them if you don’t know where they are and how to spot them? Below are several tips on how you can spot them more easily.
Ever hear of the phrase that someone can “dish it out but they can’t take it”? Yeah, Narcissists are a shining example of those who just do not take criticism. Ever. Oh but they can dish it out!
In the mental health community, there are several personality disorders that share features and symptoms. That is why they are clustered, or grouped, into the same diagnostic bunch. The designation for this shared group of disorders discussed below is called Cluster B.
In the world of healing from toxic relationships, you will likely hear the term "red flags" often. When it comes to Narcissists, these red flags often don't show up until later in the relationship, if at all.
The question "Why do Narcissists lie?" is an ever present one for victims and survivors of Narcissistic and Emotional Abuse.
The old phrase of “nature versus nurture” certainly comes to mind when asking the question of if Narcissists are born that way or if it is the way they are brought up. Personally, I feel it’s a little bit of both.
I've seen the question asked many times. Can a Narcissist change for the better? Surprisingly, the answer is both yes and no. I have not seen it happen, so that doesn't necessarily mean that it doesn't happen.
Narcissists are actors in a play. They wear their masks and pretend they are what the script calls for. They have the world at their feet and think the world is their stage.
Having a guest blog post is such an honor for me. These additional insights add to my own work in a way that brings so much more clarity for my readers. If you have thoughts, please comment below this post. And as always, I appreciate you for sharing your thoughts with me.
Narcissists have no empathy. They have no conscience....
In the realm of healing and recovery, you might hear terms and phrases like “Narcissists are parasites.” You might be wondering what this means and how knowing can help in your healing.
It became clearer and clearer to me with each blog post that I write, and with each meme or story that I read. My XMIL (mother in law) is a Narcissist, too. Narcissists of a feather, huh?
One of a Narcissist's main traits is being grandiose in nature. As such, they are prone to presenting an image to the masses that isn't true. They feel an overwhelming need to make themselves look good. But why is this?
Have you ever dreaded the holiday season? If you are or were with a Narcissist, it's no surprise. Narcs set out to destroy all that you love about this special time of year.
You show off a new shirt to your spouse. You picked it out because red is your favorite color. He says, "It looks nice on you, but I always liked you in blue because it brings out your eyes."
Have you ever heard the quote "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"? It originated from a 1697 play by William Congreve. Well, the same can be said about a Narcissist.....Hell hath no fury like a Narc you dare to disagree with or point out they're wrong.
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