Narcissism Demystified

Looking behind the narcissistic facade.

Attachment

How to Cope With a Dismissive-Avoidant Partner

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on March 24, 2023

If your partner has an avoidant attachment style, you may feel confused, deprived, frustrated, and alone. Here are 10 approaches that can help.

If your partner has an avoidant attachment style, you may feel confused, deprived, frustrated, and alone. Here are 10 approaches that can help.

Attachment

7 Telltale Clues of an Avoidantly Attached Partner

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on March 8, 2023

A relationship with an avoidantly attached partner can feel depriving and heartbreaking. Here's how to better understand and cope with an avoidant partner.

A relationship with an avoidantly attached partner can feel depriving and heartbreaking. Here's how to better understand and cope with an avoidant partner.

Narcissism

10 Classic Propaganda Tactics Often Used by Narcissists

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on September 19, 2022

What do many narcissists have in common with autocratic leaders? The liberal use of these 10 propaganda techniques.

What do many narcissists have in common with autocratic leaders? The liberal use of these 10 propaganda techniques.

Narcissism

4 Ways to Manage Working With a Narcissist

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on June 11, 2022

A highly narcissistic boss, coworker, or client can emotionally or psychologically poison your workplace. Here's how to sidestep or counteract narcissists at work.

A highly narcissistic boss, coworker, or client can emotionally or psychologically poison your workplace. Here's how to sidestep or counteract narcissists at work.

Narcissism

Coping with Narcissists: Wisdom from Fairy Tales

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on September 29, 2021

What do The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, and The Emperor's New Clothes have in common? Wisdom on how to cope with many kinds of narcissists.

What do The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, and The Emperor's New Clothes have in common? Wisdom on how to cope with many kinds of narcissists.

Narcissism

8 Ways Narcissists Seek to Manipulate and Dehumanize You

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on September 27, 2021

Narcissists have a potent arsenal of tactics to make you feel small and unworthy. Here's how to recognize eight of their most manipulative tactics so that you can protect yourself.

Narcissists have a potent arsenal of tactics to make you feel small and unworthy. Here's how to recognize eight of their most manipulative tactics so that you can protect yourself.

Narcissism

How to Declare Independence From a Narcissist

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on July 4, 2021

Are you seeking to free yourself from the toxic control of a narcissist? Here's a template for declaring your independence.

Are you seeking to free yourself from the toxic control of a narcissist? Here's a template for declaring your independence.

Narcissism

13 Common Behaviors and Values of Narcissistic People

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on June 30, 2021

How do you know if someone is narcissistic? Here are some common signs.

How do you know if someone is narcissistic? Here are some common signs.

Narcissism

9 Un-Noble Truths About Narcissism

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on June 26, 2021

Are you mystified or maddened by a narcissist in your life? A psychological X-ray of narcissists' deeper motivations can help you cope.

Are you mystified or maddened by a narcissist in your life? A psychological X-ray of narcissists' deeper motivations can help you cope.

Narcissism

5 Ways Narcissism May Lead to Aggression

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on June 24, 2021

New research shows striking connections between narcissism and aggression.

New research shows striking connections between narcissism and aggression.

Narcissism

9 Ways Many Narcissists Behave Like Cult Leaders

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on March 17, 2021

Why are the gaslighting techniques used by narcissists so disorienting? They bear a striking resemblance to 9 powerful techniques of cult indoctrination and control.

Why are the gaslighting techniques used by narcissists so disorienting? They bear a striking resemblance to 9 powerful techniques of cult indoctrination and control.

Narcissism

8 Insidious Ways Narcissists Try to Control You

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on March 9, 2021

Narcissists use devious tactics to enhance their own image while manipulating others. Here's how to identify eight of narcissists' underhanded methods.

Narcissists use devious tactics to enhance their own image while manipulating others. Here's how to identify eight of narcissists' underhanded methods.

Narcissism

Do You Have a Pattern of Being Drawn to Narcissists?

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on February 21, 2021

Are you drawn to narcissists or find that narcissists are drawn to you? Here's help on letting go of such unhealthy attractions.

Are you drawn to narcissists or find that narcissists are drawn to you? Here's help on letting go of such unhealthy attractions.

Narcissism

The Painful Catch-22 of Caring About a Narcissist

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on December 28, 2020

To gain narcissists' approval, you often have to demean yourself. Here's how to stay true to yourself around people who want you to bend to their wills.

To gain narcissists' approval, you often have to demean yourself. Here's how to stay true to yourself around people who want you to bend to their wills.

Narcissism

10 Ways Narcissists and Alcoholics Are Similar

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on December 24, 2020

Narcissism and alcoholism have much in common. Recognizing the commonalities can help you cope with narcissists or addicts.

Narcissism and alcoholism have much in common. Recognizing the commonalities can help you cope with narcissists or addicts.

Narcissism

7 Tips for Coping With Narcissists During the Holidays

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on December 6, 2020

Are you dreading holiday visits with narcissistic family, friends, or in-laws? These seven tips can help you celebrate and renew rather than regress and disconnect.

Are you dreading holiday visits with narcissistic family, friends, or in-laws? These seven tips can help you celebrate and renew rather than regress and disconnect.

Narcissism

Is the Narcissist in Your Life a Peacock or an Ostrich?

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on September 30, 2020

How can you tell the difference between an overt narcissist and a covert narcissist? These tips can help.

How can you tell the difference between an overt narcissist and a covert narcissist? These tips can help.

Narcissism

13 Fake Apologies Used by Narcissists

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on September 20, 2020

Do you ever wonder why narcissists' "apologies" often leave you underwhelmed, puzzled, or feeling even worse? Learn why their faux apologies fall short.

Do you ever wonder why narcissists' "apologies" often leave you underwhelmed, puzzled, or feeling even worse? Learn why their faux apologies fall short.

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Personality

A Provocative Psychological Analysis of Trump by a Trump

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on July 15, 2020

A Trump family insider writes a sobering analysis of how the president's early psychological development affects him, and may touch all of us.

A Trump family insider writes a sobering analysis of how the president's early psychological development affects him, and may touch all of us.

Narcissism

7 Ways to Set Boundaries With Narcissists

Dan Neuharth Ph.D., MFT on June 30, 2020

How to keep a healthy sense of self in spite of manipulative behaviors.

How to keep a healthy sense of self in spite of manipulative behaviors.