Everything you need to know about dark personalities, manipulators, and abusers. Learn to recognize them and understand their game before it even starts.
The term Dark Triad may seem like words out of a crime novel. However, they refer to personality traits that make people magnets for conflict and disagreement. These negative qualities are a concern because they destroy relationships and compromise overall well-being. The good news is that there are saving graces.…
Hear the term brainwashing and you might think of government agents ‘turning’ unwilling spies against their own countries, or cult leaders using mind control to manipulate their followers. You might even go so far as to think of the term brainwashing in relation to propaganda spread during the First and…
Manipulation techniques are a common tool psychopaths, sociopaths, narcissists and other types of predators use to exert control over their victims. We all use manipulation at some point in our lives, whether it be telling a little white lie to get out of a situation, or using flattery to get…
Sociopathic children are, for the most part, a product of the environment and unhealthy parenting. You may be surprised to learn that some common parenting ideas may turn your kid into a sociopath. We all have our views on how to parent our children, and it can become a contentious…
A psychic vampire is someone who feeds off the energy of others. They are often negative and self-pitying and spending time with them leaves us exhausted. What is a psychic vampire? Most of us have a psychic vampire in our lives. They moan and complain and yet, nothing we say or…
Could you be an introverted narcissist? Below, you will find eight signs that might help you. Narcissism. It’s everywhere you look. From the endless selfies of today’s younger generation to the diva demands of precious celebrities. That’s the whole point with narcissists, they are easy to recognize. But what if…
How to spot a sociopath in your life? You may be surprised, but anyone could be one. They are more common than you might think. Have you ever encountered someone that has blown you away because they are incredibly intense, spontaneous, and appear to have the most amazing life? Only…
Given the technology and other trappings of today's environment, how would modern parents avoid raising narcissistic children? There is no easy answer to this question. A study has pointed out the causes of narcissism in children. Parents should understand these risk factors, so as to avoid them. What is Narcissism? Those…