Many of us may casually refer to someone as a narcissist without realising that it can be a severe condition that extends far ...

What is a vulnerable narcissist? Unlike the overt or grandiose narcissist, a vulnerable narcissist's self-esteem is incredibly fragile. Psychologist Marc Rodríguez explains how to spot one, and how ...

This lack of empathy can feel invalidating, as if your emotions are irrelevant or bothersome. Without the ability to ...

Why do some of us demand flawlessness? In some cases, narcissism explains the relentlessly high expectations certain people ...

Imposter syndrome is also common in academia and is likely more associated with vulnerable narcissism than grandiose narcissism, due to feelings of inadequacy, hypersensitivity to evaluation, and low ...

Although narcissistic personality disorder is rarer than you might think, psychological research suggests it can come in two ...

When you tell a narcissist "no," their initial reaction is often anger. This anger is usually disproportionate to the ...

Narcissistic personality disorder is relatively rare, affecting just 1-2% of Americans by some estimates. But having some form of a relationship with someone who has narcissism is not uncommon. The ...

Narcissism isn’t always brash and abrasive; sometimes, it’s quiet. If we think of narcissism as an extreme form of self-protection and, paradoxically, an inability to adequately care for oneself, it ...

The complexity of female friendships can sometimes mask subtle psychological dynamics that impact relationship health. These dynamics often revolve around vulnerable narcissism, a form of narcissistic ...

Narcissism has become the armchair diagnosis of the decade. Social media is awash with people flinging the label around. Everyone’s ex seems to be a narcissist, some of our parents are under suspicion ...

If you’re in a strong, healthy relationship, chances are you and your partner care for each other’s well-being, value one another as individuals and affirm your feelings with ‘I love you’s.’ But if ...