Romance Redux

Narcissism

9 Things Everyone Should Understand About Echoists

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on September 28, 2018

A new concept, echoism, captures an experience many people have had no words for. Echoists are uncomfortable with praise and are drawn to narcissistic partners. Sound familiar?

A new concept, echoism, captures an experience many people have had no words for. Echoists are uncomfortable with praise and are drawn to narcissistic partners. Sound familiar?

Narcissism

What Everyone Should Know About Covert Abusers

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on February 16, 2018

Covert abuse is very real. And some personalities are more apt to perpetrate it.

Covert abuse is very real. And some personalities are more apt to perpetrate it.

Narcissism

What’s the Single Greatest Danger of Covert Narcissism?

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on December 18, 2017

Covert narcissists can be dangerous, but you might be surprised at the reasons why.

Covert narcissists can be dangerous, but you might be surprised at the reasons why.

Narcissism

Patient in Chief

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on March 16, 2017

Diagnosing Donald Trump from afar comes with a cost—including further dividing the country. Understand the debate and the one way we might heal as a nation.

Diagnosing Donald Trump from afar comes with a cost—including further dividing the country. Understand the debate and the one way we might heal as a nation.

Narcissism

8 Common, Long-Lasting Effects of Narcissistic Parenting

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on September 30, 2016

Being raised by a narcissistic parent can have profound and lasting effects.

Being raised by a narcissistic parent can have profound and lasting effects.

Fear

4 Keys to Leaving a Bad Relationship

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on July 20, 2016

So you’ve decided to leave a bad relationship, but something keeps pulling you back. Here are four strategies to leave for good.

So you’ve decided to leave a bad relationship, but something keeps pulling you back. Here are four strategies to leave for good.

Self-Esteem

Do Narcissists Really Feel Great About Themselves?

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on June 26, 2016

Previous research suggests that narcissists have extremely high self-esteem. But is that simply illusion?

Previous research suggests that narcissists have extremely high self-esteem. But is that simply illusion?

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The Secret to Spotting Subtle Narcissists

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on March 19, 2016

Some narcissists keep their inflated view of themselves under wraps. But one thing always gives them away.

Some narcissists keep their inflated view of themselves under wraps. But one thing always gives them away.

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The 5 Most Dangerous Myths About Narcissism (Part 2)

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on February 17, 2016

Steer clear of any book, blog or video that tries to convince you of anything even approaching these ideas about narcissism.

Steer clear of any book, blog or video that tries to convince you of anything even approaching these ideas about narcissism.

Narcissism

The 5 Most Dangerous Myths About Narcissism (Part 1)

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on January 16, 2016

You may think you know all there is to know about narcissism. But you’d be surprised by how many of your most cherished ideas turn out to be just plain wrong.

You may think you know all there is to know about narcissism. But you’d be surprised by how many of your most cherished ideas turn out to be just plain wrong.

Narcissism

A Psychologist's Open Letter to U.S. Voters

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on September 17, 2015

Campaigns are underway to help convince Americans who they should vote for. Which potential leaders and their actions deserve your praise?

Campaigns are underway to help convince Americans who they should vote for. Which potential leaders and their actions deserve your praise?

Narcissism

One Simple Way to Protect Yourself from Narcissists

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on August 19, 2015

Narcissistic family members may make you want to run for the hills, but sometimes leaving isn't an option or just causes more problems. Here's an easy alternative.

Narcissistic family members may make you want to run for the hills, but sometimes leaving isn't an option or just causes more problems. Here's an easy alternative.

Narcissism

10 Ways to Spot and Cope with Any Narcissist

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on August 3, 2015

Most people, even those narcissistic enough to be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, won't strut about insulting you at the start of a relationship. If they did, no one would fall in love with them. In these videos, you'll learn to recognize--and cope--with all forms of narcissism, no matter how subtle they might be.

Most people, even those narcissistic enough to be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, won't strut about insulting you at the start of a relationship. If they did, no one would fall in love with them. In these videos, you'll learn to recognize--and cope--with all forms of narcissism, no matter how subtle they might be.

Narcissism

The Narcissism Test

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on July 21, 2015

What's your score on the narcissism test?

What's your score on the narcissism test?

Emotional Abuse

Can Abuse Be Invisible?

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on July 12, 2015

All abuse has a legacy. If we want to end emotional abuse, we can start by educating people about what it is and how it works.

All abuse has a legacy. If we want to end emotional abuse, we can start by educating people about what it is and how it works.

Narcissism

Why It’s Hard to Leave Narcissists

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on July 8, 2015

If we decide someone who’s clearly unwilling to change isn’t all that bad simply because we see flashes of genuine caring and tenderness, we’re bound to become mired in confusion. And then we're really stuck. So what's the way out?

If we decide someone who’s clearly unwilling to change isn’t all that bad simply because we see flashes of genuine caring and tenderness, we’re bound to become mired in confusion. And then we're really stuck. So what's the way out?

Narcissism

How to Avoid Raising a Narcissist

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on June 5, 2015

Praise doesn't create narcissists. Here's what does.

Praise doesn't create narcissists. Here's what does.

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Why We Need to Stop Throwing the "Narcissist" Label Around

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on April 12, 2015

Here's the truth about narcissism and narcissists—and why we need to stop, take a breath, and think carefully before we use either word as an insult.

Here's the truth about narcissism and narcissists—and why we need to stop, take a breath, and think carefully before we use either word as an insult.

Friends

3 Big Obstacles to Change and How to Overcome Them

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on April 9, 2015

Recently, Justin Bieber’s been trying to overhaul his image. Reception has been mixed, mostly because some people doubt the sincerity of his efforts, but his attempts, as well as the skepticism surrounding them, have highlighted a truth that resonates for us all: It’s really hard to change. Here's why—and what you can do about it.

Recently, Justin Bieber’s been trying to overhaul his image. Reception has been mixed, mostly because some people doubt the sincerity of his efforts, but his attempts, as well as the skepticism surrounding them, have highlighted a truth that resonates for us all: It’s really hard to change. Here's why—and what you can do about it.

Narcissism

7 Strategies for Dealing With the Narcissist in Your Life

Craig Malkin Ph.D. on June 5, 2014

Be prepared with these research-backed methods for figuring out when there’s hope—and when there isn’t.

Be prepared with these research-backed methods for figuring out when there’s hope—and when there isn’t.