It seems that my article on “The Narcissist Within” might have pushed a few buttons in readers who have a great need to see the “external narcissist” as the evil villain and themselves as the innocent victim. The victim/villain roles help to alleviate any personal responsibility but they also take away our personal power. If […]
After what seems a lifetime of struggle I am finally finding success in my life! It is not the kind of success that comes with a lot of money, expensive houses and cars. I don’t have any of that right now. Material wealth has never been my goal or my definition of success. To me […]
This is one of the most commonly asked questions from those who have given their hearts, and souls to a narcissist. At first the relationship is very intense and romantic and it seems perhaps you have finally found “the one.” I recently watched a movie where a character comically said “or you are still chasing […]
Practicing the Art of Non Reaction Those who read my Website know that I encourage a strict “no contact” discipline for those wanting to recover from narcissistic abuse. I call this a discipline rather than a “rule” because sticking to “no contact” is a discipline. It takes diligence, commitment and focus on the bigger picture. […]
I get a lot of emails from people and many really identify with the dark and evil energy around a narcissistic mate. Others feel that their life is chaotic and confusing as a result of being in relationship with someone who has strong narcissistic tendencies but don’t feel he is necessarily dark or evil. I […]
I often have people ask me if narcissists are evil. In my E-book “Narcissism, The Web of Illusion” I talk about the relationship of narcissism to evil. I reference Scott Pecks book “The People of the Lie” where he draws the conclusion that narcissism is one of the worse kinds of evil because it is […]
What is it? That feeling that stays with us afterfalling in love with a narcissist? He held such promise, in the beginning. He was the love of our life, the ONE. But soon hope and expectation gave way to betrayal and disappointment that also brings with it a feeling of hopelessness, despair, extreme grief. Most […]