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Understanding Narcissism

The Drive for Admiration

Mating
The Sofa Theory of Dating

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on February 25, 2023

Are you single and having trouble finding an appropriate romantic partner? This simple and practical method can help you be more successful.

Are you single and having trouble finding an appropriate romantic partner? This simple and practical method can help you be more successful.

Relationships
Why Do I Feel Addicted to My Ex?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on January 7, 2023

Have you found that your ability to function has diminished since your breakup? The concept of "self-object" helps us understand why this might happen.

Have you found that your ability to function has diminished since your breakup? The concept of "self-object" helps us understand why this might happen.

Narcissism
Have You Been the Victim of Narcissistic Car Drama?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on October 21, 2022

Personal Perspective: If you have ever been trapped in a car with a narcissist during a fight and were threatened with being left by the side of the road, this article is for you.

Personal Perspective: If you have ever been trapped in a car with a narcissist during a fight and were threatened with being left by the side of the road, this article is for you.

Narcissism
What Should I Do If I Run into My Narcissistic Ex?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on September 12, 2022

If you are trying to heal after a bad breakup with a narcissistic partner, it can be very upsetting to unexpectedly run into him. Here are some suggestions about what to do.

If you are trying to heal after a bad breakup with a narcissistic partner, it can be very upsetting to unexpectedly run into him. Here are some suggestions about what to do.

Procrastination
Why Do People with Borderline PD Procrastinate?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on July 10, 2022

Wondering why people with borderline personality disorder struggle with procrastination? Underlying traumatic feelings start to surface when they try to pursue their real goals.

Wondering why people with borderline personality disorder struggle with procrastination? Underlying traumatic feelings start to surface when they try to pursue their real goals.

Narcissism
What Is a Narcissistic Collapse?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on February 26, 2022

Are you wondering what it takes to stop a confident, high-achieving narcissist from functioning? Here are some situations that make narcissists feel totally inadequate.

Are you wondering what it takes to stop a confident, high-achieving narcissist from functioning? Here are some situations that make narcissists feel totally inadequate.

Narcissism
How Can Narcissists Claim to Be Both Heroes and Victims?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on November 30, 2021

Are you puzzled why the narcissist who abused you now claims to be your victim? Narcissists' need to be seen as special can be satisfied by being either a hero or a martyr.

Are you puzzled why the narcissist who abused you now claims to be your victim? Narcissists' need to be seen as special can be satisfied by being either a hero or a martyr.

Relationships
Why Did They Leave Me and Why Do They Want Me Back Now?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on November 15, 2021

Were you in love and looking forward to a happy future when you unexpectedly got dumped? Here is what may have been going on with your lover and why he or she now wants you back.

Were you in love and looking forward to a happy future when you unexpectedly got dumped? Here is what may have been going on with your lover and why he or she now wants you back.

Narcissism
The Myth of the Narcissistic Mask

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on October 15, 2021

Do you believe that your narcissistic and abusive ex intended to hurt you all along? The real truth may be more complex. Narcissists are just really bad at relationships.

Do you believe that your narcissistic and abusive ex intended to hurt you all along? The real truth may be more complex. Narcissists are just really bad at relationships.