Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Talking to a narcissist—whose behavior is characterized by grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, ...

The term "narcissist" has become a buzzword online lately. But for people who've dealt with this in real life, they know invalidating and draining a relationship with a narcissist can be. Narcissism ...

Narcissists aren’t just difficult—they can dismantle your career, drain your emotional reserves, and disrupt your personal life in ways that ripple out to everyone around you. The most challenging ...

Maybe they take the dog out for a walk, just as they promised. Maybe they drive you to the airport at 4 a.m. Maybe they get you a really nice birthday gift. These acts of kindness when coming from a ...