Idealize –Verb: regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality. Let’s focus a little more on the idealize stage. This is the first stage in a romantic partnership with an individual who has narcissistic personality disorder. It is very important to understand what happens in this stage. And, yet, most simply do not […]
Tips for Staying Narcissist Free in the New Year
Happy 2018! Hope this new year brings new beginnings and many blessings. Mostly, that you stay free of negativity, negative influences, and of course, narcissistic abuse. I thought I would review the general traits of pathological narcissism and simple tips for creating healthy boundaries that will shield against these tactics. It’s also important to review […]
Understanding Subclinical Narcissism Before It’s Too Late
Pathological narcissism, also termed subclinical narcissism or Narcissistic Personality Disorder, is largely misunderstood. This is because it’s a disorder that can go unrecognized or undiagnosed for a prolonged period of time. True NPD is a variant of psychopathy and is a serious condition that affects the welfare of everyone in the individual’s life. Because narcissists […]
What to Expect During Devalue and Discard
How far will pathological narcissists go in devalue and discard? Is there a certain threshold that, if reached, the narcissist will actually agree that enough is enough and finally leave a victim alone? The mind-numbing answer to this question is – it all depends. There are some factors that will influence a narcissist during these […]
Narcissistic Abuse: Identify and Escape
Narcissists don’t really love themselves, even though they do a good job of projecting self-love to the rest of the world. Instead of being driven by confidence, they act the way they do due to deep-seated internal shame. The self they project to others is an idealized version of their true identity. It’s the person […]
Beware a Narcissist’s Holiday Hoovering
Narcissists love the holidays. But, not for the same reasons we do. Of course, they love to get gifts and surround themselves with others so they can bask in the spotlight. But, they also enjoy the holidays because these occasions give narcissists the perfect excuse to up the hoovering. Many feel a little different around the […]