“By portraying themselves as victims, narcissists can manipulate others to gain attention, sympathy or control in relationships,” Cwynar said. “They may use their perceived victimhood as a tool to ...

Narcissists can be opportunistic and manipulative in ways that can be hard to spot. That’s why it helps to have tools to decode unsettling or mystifying interactions with individuals who meet the ...

New research indicates that perceiving one’s social group as possessing inner spiritual strength can drive members to extreme acts of self-sacrifice. This willingness to suffer for the group appears ...

Rarely does a true narcissist ever call themselves one—which is why it’s a good idea to have an understanding of what a narcissist is and how to deal with one, just in case one ever crosses your ...

The most classic type of narcissism looks like selfishness and a desire to be the center of attention. But narcissism can also present as an extreme desire to win at all costs or hunger for social ...

Narcissism is a term that has become increasingly common in conversations about personality traits and relationships. At its core, narcissism is a fascination with oneself, often accompanied by a ...

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

Narcissism is a personality trait that involves thinking very highly of oneself while showing less concern for others. People with narcissistic traits often focus strongly on their own success, ...

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Narcissists strive to be dominant; the person walking ahead with their back to the group, expecting everyone else to follow - Franz Lang In our world of self-fixated social media, and the endorsement ...

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 ...