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 been involved with someone who always thought they were right? Did you ever feel you were starring in a real-life version of the film, “Gaslight“? You know, your lover showed no compassion, used manipulation to get their way, and tried to convince you that what they were saying was true instead of … Read more
Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who seemed to take more than they give? On top of being extremely selfish, did the person exhibit absolutely no remorse in how their actions affected you, or worse, blame you for their behavior? If the answer is yes, you may have been in a relationship … Read more
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a personality dysfunction identified by a pattern of disruptive behavior. However, the first image that comes to mind when most people hear the term “narcissist” is a manipulative, pathological lying, borderline sociopathic male. Little do they know, narcissism does not discriminate. Female narcissists exist and chances are you’ve encountered at least one. She could … Read more
It’s not always easy to realize that you are in a relationship with a controlling man. After all, you are so in love and infatuated with your man that you don’t realize you’re in an abusive relationship… nor do you see the early signs of a controlling man. Love tends to excuse the abuse – … Read more
The term ‘gaslighting’ continues to grow in popularity as people call out toxic behavior. It’s important to stand up against someone who treats you unfairly… and friends are no exception. Friends are supposed to respect and support you. So, if you feel like a friend is mistreating you, we are here to help you identify … Read more
Did you know that there are actually five primary types of gaslighting? If you’ve ever been gaslighted, you probably agree with me about how confusing and painful it can be. You feel like a shell of yourself after you’ve been “torched”. It’s awful and nobody should have to put up with being treated this way. … Read more
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