Everything you need to know about dark personalities, manipulators, and abusers. Learn to recognize them and understand their game before it even starts.
Abusive phrases aren’t just loud words or blatant insults. No, abusive phrases start as calculated statements marinated in manipulation. At some point in your life, you may encounter abusive phrases that seem friendly. You see, statements aren’t always good or bad. It depends on how they sound, the speaker's body…
Narcissists need constant attention and validation to boost their ego. So, the one thing they will not tolerate is being ignored. If you are their narcissistic supply and you’ve cut them off, you can expect a reaction. But it won’t be a genuine response. They don’t care about you. They…
How do you recognize a narcissistic liar? Whenever they open their mouths? Narcissists live in a world of fantasy constructed by their own making. But if you’ve been living in this fantasy world for some time, untangling this web of lies is challenging. So, when is a narcissist lying? Narcissists…
I had a friend who was a pathological liar. We called her BS Sue. BS Sue would invent illnesses to provoke sympathy and attention, and she lied to turn people against each other. She was so cunning in weaving her lies that we believed her. It caused havoc among our…
What really happens when a narcissist realizes you’ve figured them out? Well, it can prove to be even more difficult to be around them. The narcissist is a sticky creature, preying on your vulnerabilities and empathy. And you understand what I mean by "sticky" if you've ever dealt with one…
How do you spot a liar? Studies suggest people tell one to two lies a day, so spotting them is invaluable. Some experts in body language look at eye movements; others think conflicting gestures (shaking the head whilst saying yes) are reliable indications. There’s another method, and that’s listening to…
Did you know there are phrases that trigger narcissists? When said, these statements produce surprising reactions in this toxic individual. Over the years I’ve realized that certain phrases trigger narcissists. In fact, anything that contradicts their overall view of life makes them incredibly angry. And these phrases do not have…
There are no limits to what a narcissistic mother will do. And yes, she will still try to control you after you’ve become an adult. If you think the narcissistic mother will stop trying to control you after you’ve left home, then you’re going to be surprised. A narcissist never…