Narcissists are an emotionless, grandiose, and self-entitled group of people who manipulate others for their use. If you have ever been involved with a narcissist, you’ll know that they employ many devious tactics to get what they want. What Is the Narcissistic Stare? One of these manipulative tools is the…
Accusations of dishonesty can ruin a relationship, whether it is personal or professional. You have to have trust in any relationship, otherwise, the bond between partners becomes tenuous and weak. Anyone can suffer the psychological effects of false accusations in a relationship. It doesn’t matter if you are a confident,…
I was walking with a friend the other day and she turned to me and said “God, you’ve made a real mess of your face!” My skin has always been problematic. I have suffered from acne since the age of 13 years and even in my fifties, it hasn't gone…
Here’s a question; why are narcissists and empaths attracted to each other? They are, after all, polar opposites. You would think their paths would never cross. Narcissists are driven by their grandiose sense of entitlement and put their needs above all others. On the other hand, empaths are driven to…
“Take my mother-in-law. No, please take her.” It’s jokes like these that give mother-in-laws a bad name. If you are lucky, you will have a good relationship with your in-laws. However, some of you may feel that it doesn't matter what you do, or how hard you try, you are…
Parents are supposed to love, nurture and instil good moral behaviour in their children. Our parents are the first people we interact with. We learn right from wrong, we are encouraged to share, along with practising good manners and respect. But what if you were raised by manipulative parents? How…
Have you ever had an apology from someone and you felt it wasn't genuine? Did you feel the apology was made to shut you up, or to get out of an awkward situation? These are all signs of a manipulative apology where the person is not sorry at all. Manipulative…
Can a sociopath fall in love? Sociopaths lack empathy, are manipulative and pathological liars. They inveigle their way into people’s lives using charm and deceit for personal gain. So, the obvious answer is no. But sociopaths are not born sociopathic. Psychopaths are. Psychopaths' brains work differently from the rest of us.…
How can you tell if your mother is a narcissist? By the things she says. We give ourselves away with the language we use. Narcissist mothers say things to manipulate, guilt trip, and gaslight you. All narcissists will focus on themselves and as such, use the I pronoun more frequently.…
Do you sometimes feel you are going crazy? Does your partner belittle you, then praise you immediately afterwards? Have you repeatedly caught someone out in a lie, but they continually deny it? These are all signs of gaslighting. But can you unintentionally gaslight someone? Is there such a thing as…
