“By portraying themselves as victims, narcissists can manipulate others to gain attention, sympathy or control in relationships,” Cwynar said. “They may use their perceived victimhood as a tool to ...

Narcissists can ruin holiday cheer. Psychologist Ramani Durvasula shares tips to survive the holiday season with the narcissist in your life.

Jacob Skidmore was diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, or NPD, in 2022. He's known online as the Nameless ...

In the kaleidoscope of human personalities, the malignant narcissist stands out with an unsettling twist. They are not merely self-absorbed; they are dangerous in their manipulative prowess.

Have you ever encountered someone who seemed so sweet and understanding at first, only to leave you feeling drained, confused ...

"Navigating cases involving narcissistic individuals requires a nuanced understanding of their psychodynamics," write Elisa Reiter, Jeffrey Siegel and Daniel Pollack. Narcissism is often characterized ...

Distinguishing between narcissistic boredom and narcissistic emptiness can help explain why narcissistic behavior often ...

If you’re contemplating divorce from someone you consider a narcissist, you’ve probably heard conflicting advice. Some sources warn that mediation is doomed to fail with such difficult personalities.

Growing up in a household with or dealing with a narcissistic parent in adulthood can take a severe toll on mental health, physical well-being, family dynamics, and self-esteem. Whether they relied on ...

When imagining a narcissist’s ideal romantic partner, many picture someone passive, easily manipulated, and desperate for approval. This common assumption makes intuitive sense – wouldn’t someone ...

The way a parent acts may not always give away their behavior, but their words can. So, if your dad uses these 11 common phrases, he's probably more narcissistic than he realizes.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a relatively rare personality disorder, but it's entered the cultural zeitgeist as a catch-all term for self-absorbed, manipulative behavior. So, it's no ...