Many of us have been in a relationship with a narcissist – one who either shows the significant traits or is a full blown grandiose manipulator. For those caught up in their complex web, it can ...

Narcissistic personality disorder is relatively rare, affecting just 1-2% of Americans by some estimates. But having some form of a relationship with someone who has narcissism is not uncommon. The ...

Do you have a narcissist in your life that has no respect for you? Trust me when I say you're not alone. And when we can't let go of them completely, we're often told the next best thing is to ...

In my recent book, Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People and Leave them Feeling Better for Having Met You, 1 I focused on how to understand human behavior and then use that knowledge to ...

No one had a perfect childhood or perfect parents. But some, unfortunately, grew up with a narcissistic parent—a person so focused on themselves that they warped their kids's whole identity and sense ...

Holidays with difficult relatives can feel overwhelming. Use these strategies to set boundaries, stay calm, and plan for a ...

Narcissists can make life extremely exhausting and difficult. They are literally like vampires. If you're dealing with one, ...

All of us deal with difficult people in our lives, no matter who we are or who we choose to keep in our circle. But sometimes, that difficulty can reach a whole new level, and there may be someone who ...

The term "narcissist" has become a buzzword online lately. But for people who've dealt with this in real life, they know invalidating and draining a relationship with a narcissist can be. Narcissism ...

Dealing with a narcissistic boss who offers criticism can feel like walking through a minefield. Even the most trivial feedback might be delivered as a personal attack—soul-crushing rather than ...

Communal narcissists are not motivated by genuine compassion and care for others but rather a need for attention, admiration and validation. Halfpoint Images via Getty Images When you imagine a ...

It's a testament of our time that one of the best movies of 2025, HBO's "The Mountainhead," has a "Dr. Strangelove" level of absurdity in its plotting, and yet feels almost understated in its satire ...