Shahida Arabi
Shahida is a graduate of Harvard University and Columbia University. She is a published researcher and author of Power: Surviving and Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse and Breaking Trauma Bonds with Narcissists and Psychopaths. Her books have been translated into 16+ languages all over the world. For more inspiration and insight on manipulation and red flags, follow her on Instagram here.
3 Red Flags “Don’t Worry Darling” Exposes About Narcissistic Cults In Love, Family, And Work
There were many critics of the psychological thriller movie Don’t Worry Darling (2022) when it first came out, but I personally loved its depiction of how narcissistic cults operate and consider it one of the most horrifying movies ever made…
If You’re Dating Someone Who Displays These 4 Behaviors, They May Be A Covert Narcissist
An expert reveals the four red flags you’re dating a covert narcissist.
11 Gaslighting Phrases That Are Only Manipulative When Narcissists Use Them
The same innocent phrases and claims used in everyday language by empathic people can also be used in manipulative ways by narcissistic individuals to gaslight their victims. Although theoretically these phrases can be said by anyone to manipulate, it’s common for narcissistic and psychopathic individuals to misuse these common phrases to maintain control over their relationships.
Songbirds, Snakes, Psychopaths: How Narcissists Pursue Love and Power In The Hunger Games
From the newly released prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes to The Mockingjay, both the Hunger Games movies and books have captivated modern audiences who often recognize chilling parallels between Suzanne Collins’ dystopian world to real life events. Panem may be a fictional world, but it grants us devastating insights into the ways love, revolution, resistance, and war play out in real life. In the books, Snow’s love is not about genuine care or empathy – as for most narcissistic or psychopathic people, it is about loyalty, ownership, and possession.
5 Surprising Traits That Make You A “Narcissist Magnet”
Many ask, “Why do I keep attracting narcissists and psychopaths?” There is usually nothing wrong with you – in fact, in many cases, there’s a lot right with you.
4 Christmas Movies About Love That Romanticize Red Flags and Toxic Relationships
These holiday Christmas romance movies may be your favorites, but there’s no denying they have some toxic messages about love and relationships.
Hundreds of Women Share Why They Quit Dating Apps (And Men), Say They’re Happier Single
Psychologists have noticed a trend in the dating world and in dating apps: many women are leaving en masse to pursue happier, more independent lives and focus on themselves.
6 Text Messages He Sends When He’s A High Value Man Vs. A Narcissist
Here are six text messages you might receive consistently if you’re dating a high-quality man or woman, backed up with actions – and why they mean something different than when a narcissist sends them, according to an expert.