Shahida Arabi

Research is showing that marriage, especially for women, does not result in greater happiness long-term, whereas single and childfree women are one of the happiest demographics. Thousands if not millions of women across social media speak out every day about “giving up” on dating and leaving the dating scene because they find the current dating pool toxic yet find themselves under the microscope under society’s scrutinizing gaze, taught to blame themselves if they choose to stay single or have high standards. Perhaps it’s time to turn our focus toward why women are finding the dating climate such an inhospitable place to pursue love, rather than shaming single women for their standards.

A researcher specializing in narcissism shares the six red flags to look out for if you suspect a female narcissist is jealous of you.

Dealing with a narcissistic player in the dating world can be tough. Here are six ways you can outplay the narcissistic player in their mind games and protect yourself, according to an expert.

A researcher specializing in narcissism translates the common lies narcissistic partners tell in the dating world.

“It was their childhood trauma!” “They’re just deeply wounded.” Perhaps you’re familiar with these claims when it comes to narcissism. There is a certain myth that gets propagated frequently about the origins of narcissistic traits as well as full-fledged Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). A researcher specializing in narcissism reviews the evidence that shows that childhood trauma may not be the originating cause of narcissism.

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A wealth of research indicates that narcissists may be prone to engaging in sexual aggression and can even be sexually coercive. But what do their manipulation tactics when it comes to physical intimacy actually look like?

Many enter the helping professions due to their empathy for others and a genuine desire to improve their lives. However, no field is exempt from narcissism and fields that grant a certain level of power and authority tend to also attract con artists that are hungry for validation, control, and access to vulnerable populations to manipulate and exploit.

A researcher specializing in narcissism shares why narcissism isn’t as rare as we think and why we still need to take the term seriously. We have gotten used to regurgitating a certain myth: true narcissism is rare.

This article refers to narcissistic traits and behaviors only, not the full-fledged personality disorder.

If you want to save yourself from life-altering dating mistakes, learn these red flags about narcissists and how they prey on you, especially at a young age.

Have you dealt with bullies in the workplace? Chances are, you were dealing with a narcissist or psychopath. Here’s how to identify these toxic types at work, according to research.

An expert reveals the five tell-tale signs you’re dealing with a pathologically envious narcissist in dating, friendships, or the workplace.

What do female psychopaths actually look like? How do they behave? If they’re not serial killers or overt bullies, what are the tell-tale behaviors that do give them away? Here are the red flags to look for, according to an expert.

Forget love and light. Here’s what no one tells you about healing and “winning” in a break-up from a narcissist in authentic ways backed by science.

When the narcissist first love-bombs you, they seem to have all the time in the world to communicate with you. After they’ve “hooked” you, however, their communication patterns shift abruptly in ways that give you emotional whiplash. An expert reveals the eight most common red flag text messages from narcissists and what they really mean.

Research shows that women benefit less than men from marriage. But why would that be? Getting married, choosing who to marry, and deciding whether to have children are some of the most important decisions you can make and can affect the rest of your life. Here are four questions to ask yourself before making these life-changing decisions.

Watch out for these ten red flags of narcissists and manipulators on dating apps, especially if you’re a woman.