Do you have a narcissistic mother? Are you at your wits’ end about how to deal with her? Alex Burgemeester from The Narcissistic Life explains how to keep your mother at arm’s length, be it low contact or no contact. Dealing with a narcissistic mother is emotional and mental torment. You can be subjected to […]
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How to Respond to Silent Treatment or Stonewalling
Have you ever been on the receiving end of the silent treatment or stonewalling? Or maybe you’ve done it to someone else. Either way, you are familiar with these socially acceptable forms of abuse. What is silent treatment? The silent treatment is a manipulative tactic designed to control another person’s behavior with silence. It involves […]
3 Ways to Make Money With a Small Psychology Blog
I’ve always wanted to make money with my own psychology blog. And now that this dream is finally coming true, I want to help others do the same. Do you dream of blogging about psychology, too? Do you want it to become your full-time or supplemental income? Then move closer. I’ll tell you my three […]
10 Signs Of an Angry Grandparent (And How to Talk to Your Kids About It)
Does your child have an angry grandparent? Then they’ve probably incurred their wrath at some point in their lives. Even if the grandparents are not unleashing on grandchildren, they may be constantly bickering with one another, having unpleasant, nasty fights with other family members, and generally using anger as a habitual response. This isn’t setting […]
Coping With a Narcissistic Mother: 9 Tips to Heal the Damage
Coping with a narcissistic mother is no walk in the park. She loves to push your buttons. She also believes she has to break someone down in order to get her way. So dealing with her is a nightmare. Still, there are some coping strategies you can adopt in order to handle your mother better […]
5 Devious Tactics Your Narcissistic Mother Uses Against You
A narcissistic mother is a master of covert warfare. She’s so good that half the time you’re not even sure what’s going on. But you’re smart. You’re catching on. Here are 5 manipulative tactics a narcissistic mother uses to get under your skin. 5 Tactics Your Narcissistic Mother Uses Against You 1. Silent Treatment The […]
Gaslighting in the Family: 7 Ways to Fight Back
Do you have a toxic family member who habitually dismisses your experience or recollection of events? That’s called “gaslighting” — a tactic used by emotionally abusive people to rewrite history, avoid accountability, and make you second-guess yourself. Who Is the Gaslighter In Your Family? It could be your parent (gaslighting is typical of female narcissists), […]
20 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Narcissism
Are you curious about what narcissism is? You’re not the only one. In recent decades, it’s become a cultural phenomenon. So here are the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about narcissism. What Is Narcissism? Narcissism, or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), is a pattern of grandiosity, a need for admiration, self-centered thinking and behavior, and a […]
7 Signs Your Kids Have a Narcissistic Grandmother
A narcissistic mother controls, abuses, and manipulates her children. Why would she be any different as a grandmother? The following are 7 telltale signs of a difficult or narcissistic granny. Signs of a Narcissistic Grandmother 1. She Has No Respect. Respect for other people doesn’t come easy to her. She wants to get respect, but she won’t give it. […]
Martyr Complex and Covert Narcissism: All You Need to Know
If you’re dealing with a toxic person, you’ll notice that they have a tendency to assume the role of a victim or a martyr. A proper term for this behavior is “martyr complex,” and it’s often accompanied by covert narcissism. In this article, we will talk about What Is Martyr Complex Playing the martyr, or […]