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Parenting
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'After years of emotional abuse, I finally decided to live my life by my own rules - here's how you can too'

Understanding and addressing narcissistic behavior is pivotal for personal growth.
Recognizing the traits of a narcissistic parent can empower individuals to assert their boundaries.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Quiet Form of Narcissism

Narcissism can manifest as both grandiose and vulnerable, each defining self-centeredness differently.
Vulnerable narcissists hide their special beliefs due to judgment fears, unlike grandiose counterparts.
Therapy explores the value of love in addressing narcissistic tendencies.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

An Emotionally Unavailable Parent Makes You a Narcissist's Dream

Emotionally unavailable parents may cause empathetic children to internalize blame, affecting adult relationships.
This unconscious pattern can be exploited by narcissists in adulthood.
With the right help, it is possible to break free from these patterns.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Healing After Narcissism: Mind Your Words

Using the label 'narcissist' provides validation but risks dehumanizing others.
Mental health professionals should recognize harmful patterns with empathy.
Resisting vilification can break the cycle of negative behaviors.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Loneliness and Narcissism: A Conundrum

Understanding the narcissist's isolated struggle requires time and a deeper psychological journey that expands personal knowledge.
Psychology
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists reveal the key sign that your partner is a NARCISSIST

Narcissists often feel more ostracized than others.
A significant clue to identify narcissism is frequent complaints of exclusion.
Higher narcissism leads to heightened sensitivity to perceived ostracism.
Parenting
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'After years of emotional abuse, I finally decided to live my life by my own rules - here's how you can too'

Understanding and addressing narcissistic behavior is pivotal for personal growth.
Recognizing the traits of a narcissistic parent can empower individuals to assert their boundaries.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Quiet Form of Narcissism

Narcissism can manifest as both grandiose and vulnerable, each defining self-centeredness differently.
Vulnerable narcissists hide their special beliefs due to judgment fears, unlike grandiose counterparts.
Therapy explores the value of love in addressing narcissistic tendencies.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

An Emotionally Unavailable Parent Makes You a Narcissist's Dream

Emotionally unavailable parents may cause empathetic children to internalize blame, affecting adult relationships.
This unconscious pattern can be exploited by narcissists in adulthood.
With the right help, it is possible to break free from these patterns.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Healing After Narcissism: Mind Your Words

Using the label 'narcissist' provides validation but risks dehumanizing others.
Mental health professionals should recognize harmful patterns with empathy.
Resisting vilification can break the cycle of negative behaviors.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Loneliness and Narcissism: A Conundrum

Understanding the narcissist's isolated struggle requires time and a deeper psychological journey that expands personal knowledge.
Psychology
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists reveal the key sign that your partner is a NARCISSIST

Narcissists often feel more ostracized than others.
A significant clue to identify narcissism is frequent complaints of exclusion.
Higher narcissism leads to heightened sensitivity to perceived ostracism.
more#mental-health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Farage's press conference tour is the ideal way to indulging his narcissism

The press conference is Nige's happy place. The ideal way to indulge his narcissism. A room full of people all there to listen to him.
UK politics
#social-media
fromHubspot
1 month ago
Growth hacking

Behind the Viral Post Generator: How I reverse-engineered LinkedIn virality (and went viral myself)

Growth hacking
fromHubspot
1 month ago

Behind the Viral Post Generator: How I reverse-engineered LinkedIn virality (and went viral myself)

Successful LinkedIn posts often follow a self-centered format, focusing on personal achievements and vague inspirational messages.
more#social-media
#family-dynamics
Everyday cooking
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

People Are Calling Out "Normal" Things Families Do That Are Actually Toxic, And It's Spot On

Narcissistic mothers create chaos within families, insisting on attention and control, often alienating those around them.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Parenting

"My In-Laws Are Loaded, And We Never Asked For Anything": This Mother-In-Law Asked For Money For The Gifts She Gave To Her Newborn Grandchild

Everyday cooking
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

People Are Calling Out "Normal" Things Families Do That Are Actually Toxic, And It's Spot On

Narcissistic mothers create chaos within families, insisting on attention and control, often alienating those around them.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Parenting

"My In-Laws Are Loaded, And We Never Asked For Anything": This Mother-In-Law Asked For Money For The Gifts She Gave To Her Newborn Grandchild

more#family-dynamics
#communication
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

7 Essential Tips for Co-parenting With a Narcissist

Document all communications and incidents for legal protection.
Focus on the child's well-being despite narcissistic manipulation.
Seek therapy for resilience and external support.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

7 Essential Tips for Co-parenting With a Narcissist

Document all communications and incidents for legal protection.
Focus on the child's well-being despite narcissistic manipulation.
Seek therapy for resilience and external support.
more#communication
#gaslighting
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Narcissists Gaslight You Into Dissociation

Narcissistic relationships can trigger dissociation, leading to emotional fragmentation and confusion as victims cope with manipulation and psychological stress.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Narcissists Gaslight You Into Dissociation

Narcissistic relationships can trigger dissociation, leading to emotional fragmentation and confusion as victims cope with manipulation and psychological stress.
more#gaslighting
#psychology
Arts
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

How to Be a True Artist

Creativity can risk leading to narcissism and deceitfulness, but it can also be harnessed positively if used to serve others.
Psychology
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Narcissists feel more excluded and experience 'social pain,' scientists say

Narcissists feel excluded more often than peers, experiencing painful social dynamics that perpetuate their narcissistic behaviors.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
Mental health

Scientists Just Figured Out Something Fascinating About Narcissistic Men and Gossip

Arts
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

How to Be a True Artist

Creativity can risk leading to narcissism and deceitfulness, but it can also be harnessed positively if used to serve others.
Psychology
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Narcissists feel more excluded and experience 'social pain,' scientists say

Narcissists feel excluded more often than peers, experiencing painful social dynamics that perpetuate their narcissistic behaviors.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
Mental health

Scientists Just Figured Out Something Fascinating About Narcissistic Men and Gossip

more#psychology
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Revealed: The common driving habit that indicates you're a NARCISSIST

"Drivings should be approached with a level head, without egos. No-one is better on the road, and thinking otherwise can lead to danger."
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | How to Survive the Trump Years With Your Spirit Intact

The pagan ethos has always appealed to grandiose male narcissists because it gives them permission to grab whatever they want. This ethos encourages egotists to puff themselves up and boast in a way they find urgently satisfying; self-love is the only form of love they know.
US politics
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Culture of Fabricated Self-Importance

Transactional relationships erode empathy and respect, creating toxicity.
Fabricated self-importance is a concerning societal trend, more strategic than narcissism.
Redefining success is essential for societal improvement.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Are Chatbots Too Certain and Too Nice?

Chatbots exhibit traits resembling narcissistic personality disorder, such as grandiosity and misinformation.
Ingratiating AI responses inflate user egos and may create cognitive dissonance.
Gaslighting-like responses can distort reality and create epistemic inequality.
#ethics
more#ethics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Ariana DeBose turns on co-star Rachel Zegler with 'narcissism' post - then backtracks

This is not the first time I've posted about dealing with narcissism and it probably won't be the last, but next time I'll be sure to clarify its origins first.
NYC parents
#job-postings
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Why the words in your job posting may attract rule-bending narcissists

Language in job postings can influence the type of candidates attracted, potentially leading to the hiring of more narcissistic individuals.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Why the words in your job posting may attract rule-bending narcissists

Language in job postings can influence the type of candidates attracted, potentially leading to the hiring of more narcissistic individuals.
more#job-postings
Career
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

How the language of job postings can attract rule-bending narcissists

Carefully crafted job postings can deter narcissistic candidates whose unethical behavior may harm companies.
Different roles require different candidate qualities; narcissism may be beneficial in some but harmful in others.
#social-psychology
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Understanding Online Aggression

Aggression often stems from frustrations that threaten self-esteem or significance.
Narcissism is linked to increased online aggression among individuals.
There are constructive alternatives to restoring one's sense of significance that do not rely on aggression.
fromwww.psychologytoday.com
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dangerous Distortions From Dark Personalities

Certain personality traits distort perceptions of social interactions, causing individuals to misinterpret benign gestures as threats.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Understanding Online Aggression

Aggression often stems from frustrations that threaten self-esteem or significance.
Narcissism is linked to increased online aggression among individuals.
There are constructive alternatives to restoring one's sense of significance that do not rely on aggression.
more#social-psychology
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The ultimate flex? The activist artist posting his workouts in the name of narcissism

Peter Drew explores the intersection of activism and narcissism in his new project, challenging notions of identity and the authenticity of artistic expression.
#psychopathy
more#psychopathy
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Images of the Self: How Technology Encourages Narcissism

Recent technologies profoundly influence our self-image, prioritizing appearances over inherent qualities and encouraging narcissistic tendencies. Selfie culture accelerates this effect.
fromFast Company
7 months ago

How to deal with a narcissistic boss, according to a psychotherapist

Abuse from a narcissist often manifests in the workplace through manipulation and emotional sabotage, disrupting your professional life and personal stability.
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