A narcissistic relationship doesn’t just shatter your trust in other people—it distorts your trust in yourself. You second-guess your instincts, minimize your needs, and mistake manipulation for ...

The cycle of abuse is a theory conceptualized in 1979 by Lenore Walker that identifies continual, repeated events in an abusive relationship. It was originally established as a means of ...

Isn’t it strange how a relationship can change almost overnight from delightful to a genuine nightmare? One minute you are on cloud nine, the next one you are slammed into the ground so hard that you ...

Falling for someone who seems perfect can feel like a dream come true, but when that person turns out to be a narcissist, the dream slowly becomes a nightmare. Relationships with narcissists follow a ...

It’s easy to dismiss certain habits in a relationship as no big deal. A sarcastic jab here, a little white lie there—after all, nobody’s perfect. But some of the most damaging behaviors don’t show up ...

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 ...

Narcissists can ruin holiday cheer. Psychologist Ramani Durvasula shares tips to survive the holiday season with the narcissist in your life.

Shahida Arabi’s viral research on narcissism and trauma bonds has empowered people to heal from toxic relationships and ...

Narcissists are masters of two-faced behavior. At first, they mask their lack of empathy and overblown arrogance, which lures people into their orbit. But unfortunately, once they have someone in ...

When imagining a narcissist’s ideal romantic partner, many picture someone passive, easily manipulated, and desperate for approval. This common assumption makes intuitive sense – wouldn’t someone ...