Intrusive and Dominant Behavior in Relationships Can Be a Sign of Narcissism, Research Suggests

photo credit: Nartan Büyükyıldız on Unsplash Narcissists are trapped in their own world, they cannot see beyond their own delusion The narcissist I had within my family always seemed to twist reality. It’s as though the memories we shared were far different from each other. No memory we both shared was viewed the same way. … Continue reading Intrusive and Dominant Behavior in Relationships Can Be a Sign of Narcissism, Research Suggests

Gaslighting in Relationships May Be a Common Manipulation Strategy for Narcissists

photo credit: Brooke Cagle on Unsplash When someone thinks about what truly makes up a narcissist, typically the first thought is manipulation. Narcissists are all about what they can get for themselves. Everything in a narcissist's world centers around their own desires and beliefs. A heavy hand of manipulation comes in when a narcissist needs … Continue reading Gaslighting in Relationships May Be a Common Manipulation Strategy for Narcissists

Covert Narcissism Can Be a Hidden Danger in Relationships

photo credit: Quinn Buffing on Unsplash Covert narcissism explained through the lens of the NXIVM cult. Covert narcissists are the narcissists that aren’t noticeable. They are often the last person you might think would be a narcissist. But the more you get to know a covert narcissist, the more you see their true intentions. The … Continue reading Covert Narcissism Can Be a Hidden Danger in Relationships

Keep Your Distance From a Narcissist to Protect Your Peace

The helpful ways to protect what is more important: your sanity JC Gellidon on Unsplash For my entire life, I have lived on the lies of a narcissist. What I thought was true was false, and the reality I saw was a delusion. I could never get a single truth to come out of the narcissist. … Continue reading Keep Your Distance From a Narcissist to Protect Your Peace

Taking Your Power Back From a Narcissist

The greatest weapon that a narcissist has is power — take that away and they have nothing photo credit: Michael L on Unsplash I sat across from them at the kitchen table, my foot nervously tapping on the ground. They sat across from me, eyes cast downward and a stern face with a hint of a menacing … Continue reading Taking Your Power Back From a Narcissist