People With Empathy Never Do These 6 Things in Relationships (But Narcissists Do)
There are six things people with empathy would never do in relationships – but narcissists do often.
5 Red Flags You’re Dating A Guy With Mommy Issues
We often hear people talking about “daddy issues” in women but not much has been said about men with mommy issues.
The 7 Best Sitcoms From the 2000s
Get ready for the waves of nostalgia as we look back at the best sitcoms of the 2000s.
5 Things Psychopaths Say In Romantic Relationships – And What They Really Mean
Psychopathic individuals can take manipulation to a whole new level. Like narcissistic individuals, they lack empathy – but a key part of psychopathy is that they also lack remorse for their actions and lack a conscience.
Emotionally Mature People Never Do These 3 Things In Relationships (But Narcissists Do)
Emotionally mature people don’t do these three things in relationships, but narcissists do.
People Who Seem “Nice” But Are Actually Psychopaths Display These 3 Subtle Behaviors
Full-fledged psychopathy is rare, but researchers estimate that around 30% of the general population has some degree of psychopathic traits.
Break Up With Your Boyfriend If You See These 3 Signs
Sometimes it’s time to break up with a partner who is mistreating you. Here are the three signs you need to do so immediately. There’s a presence of any kind of verbal or emotional abuse.
Signs He’s Playing Mind Games With You
Is it love? Or is it manipulation and mind games? Here are five signs your partner may be playing twisted psychological games to keep you focused on them and to have more power and control over you.
12 Things We Learned From Hulu’s New ‘Child Star’ Documentary
In Demi Lovato’s directorial debut Child Star, the singer interviews six other former child stars–Drew Barrymore, Alyson Stoner, Kenan Thompson, JoJo Siwa, Christina Ricci, and Raven-Symoné–about their experiences growing up in the spotlight.
Narcissists Fear These 4 Types of People (See If You’re One Of Them)
There are four types of people narcissists and psychopaths fear – are you one of them?
11 Toxic Red Flags To Run From
Bad relationships happen to the best of us. We don’t mean to get into these toxic situations, it’s just hard to see beyond the blinding lights of lust and what we mistake as love.
Why Narcissists Pretend Their Victims Are “Obsessed” With Them
Have you ever met someone who assumed everyone had a crush on them regardless of the lack of evidence suggesting this? Your occasional smile is seen as an inevitable sign you’re falling in love with them. Your ability to respond to them the same way you do to everyone else is deemed a deep-seated infatuation – it can’t be the fact that you’re just a generally friendly person of course. You merely existing is you trying to “seduce” them. At least that is what the narcissist claims, even when they’re the ones who have been spending time and energy tracking your every move. Projection, much?
4 Mental Chess Games Manipulative Narcissists Play In Dating (That Empathic People Never Do)
Chess is a game that is all about strategy, and one can’t help but notice that many of the same manipulation tactics narcissists play is all about strategy and mirrors some of the same strategies used in chess. Here are four psychologically manipulative tactics narcissistic people use in dating and relationships that can be compared to “mental chess,” that empathic people never engage in, according to a researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy.
These Rom-Com Characters Were Villains All Along
For every sincere, realistic depiction of love on screen, there’s a beloved rom-com hero who embodies chaotic evil. We’re not talking light stalking, either; there’s enough of that in rom-coms.
The Reason Narcissists Love Bomb and Devalue Their Partners So Easily, According to Psychology
How is that narcissists and psychopaths can love bomb their partners so heavily, only to suddenly withdraw, devalue, or attempt to “replace” one person with another? Why do you feel like the narcissist no longer “sees” you or that you cease to exist when you challenge the narcissist’s ego by standing up for yourself? Psychologists have a surprising answer to these questions.
4 Red Flags They’re Not Just Emotionally Unavailable – They’re A Narcissist
Are they just emotionally unavailable – or are they a full-fledged narcissist? Here are the four red flags to watch out for.
8 Dark Romance Thriller Movies About Sociopaths That Will Chill Your Bones
Some of the best thriller movies have elements of dark romance embedded within – torturous love affairs turned into torment, titillating stories of betrayal, obsession, and secrecy. They also often feature sociopathic or psychopathic characters who are manipulative, conniving, and willing to do whatever it takes to meet their personal agendas. Here are the top best dark romance thriller movies featuring sociopathic characters that will chill your bones and make your heart skip a beat.
8 Sinister Micro-Habits of The Female Narcissist in Friendships
As a researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy, I’ve written before about the manipulation tactics of female narcissists and how they can affect their loved ones in majorly harmful ways.