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.
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
Ugh! The narcissist discard— an emotionally abusive tactic, and something you’ll come to dread in your relationship with a narcissist. Not only is it painful, but you’re also usually put through multiple discards before the final and ultimate blow that can leave you utterly devastated for a long time. It’s an unfortunate experience I’ve lived through. However, this … Read more
Bullying is one of the biggest problems we facing as a society. We may not want to admit it, but it has become a major issue that needs to be resolved. While there are movements trying to fight the act of bullying, especially among kids, it still needs more of our attention. In this post, … Read more
The work environment is usually stressful, one way or another, whether you’re flipping burgers at McDonald’s or are employed at a prestigious corporation. There are tasks to complete, deadlines to meet, and sometimes difficult co-workers to deal with. So, the last thing you want to deal with is a gaslighting boss. Gaslighting at work involves manipulation by … Read more
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