There are many things a narcissist does when you pull away. This is when their negative actions amplify. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe. The things a narcissist does can drain you and damage your self-esteem. However, when they figure out you’re finally trying to end things…
Do you want to know how to outsmart a narcissist? Is it possible to beat them at their own game? Should you even try? Narcissists are master manipulators and have been playing mind games since they were children. They know all the tricks, and they cheat. Outsmarting a narcissist is…
An inflated sense of self-importance may lead to decreased empathy and many other negative traits. A balance of self-worth is much healthier and more fulfilling. A balance of self-importance is healthy and ultimately leads to better relations. Understanding your worth and striving to improve yourself daily through introspection is crucial.…
Narcissists have an over-inflated sense of self-worth and entitlement. They go to extraordinary lengths to protect and preserve this self-image, using any method necessary. One way a narcissist maintains their coveted image is to control how others see them. By controlling what people think, they create their own narrative in…
With hindsight, a narcissist’s mind games are plain to see. However, it’s much harder to spot them at the beginning of a relationship. Narcissists use a variety of manipulation techniques. For instance, love bombing hooks you in initially. Then they keep you dangling with hot and cold behaviors designed to…
Narcissists only think of one thing: themselves. But no relationship can survive such a one-sided and selfish partnership, so narcissists must resort to manipulation tactics such as gaslighting and pathological lying to maintain the facade. However, there comes a time when their partner realizes they’re in a toxic relationship and…
The world has two types of narcissists: overt and covert. They both crave attention and praise, but in different ways. The overt narcissist is grandiose exhibitionist, entitled and extroverted in their behavior. A covert narcissist feels unworthy, lacks confidence, is full of self-doubt, and is more introverted. As a result,…
I don’t know about you, but I’m not great at thinking up witty comebacks. Actually, that’s not strictly true. I can think of funny things, but about 24 hours too late. That’s why I like to keep a running catalogue in my head, so I can pluck the perfect response…