Not sure if your workplace is toxic? Here are 10 signs that you might be suffering from a toxic work environment and how to cope with it. Are you working in a toxic work environment? Just like a dysfunctional family with a difficult parent or another relative, workplaces may prove to be toxic because of […]
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33 Revealing Signs You Have a Narcissistic Parent: The Ultimate List
If you’re a child of a narcissistic parent, it may be challenging for you to see the signs. First, you have no frame of reference for what a “normal” parent is. Second, narcissistic upbringing conditions you to find faults in yourself, not your difficult parent (who’s more likely to be the source of the problem). […]
How to Stop Seeking Love and Validation from Your Narcissistic Parent
As humans, we are programmed to seek love and validation. That need is especially strong during childhood, when we are still forming ideas about who we are (“self-schemas”). But if you had a narcissistic parent, these needs likely went unmet. As a result, you keep seeking that validation from your parent — whether consciously or […]
Top 10 TV Shows Featuring Narcissistic Male Characters
There’s no shortage of narcissistic male characters on TV. And some of these shows really nail it when it comes to a realistic and insightful portrayal of narcissism. So without further ado, here are 10 of the most fascinating, hilarious, and memorable narcissistic men of the small screen. You can learn a lot by watching […]
The Real Reason Why Narcissists Feel Worthless
Although narcissists act as if they’re better than everyone else, deep down they feel worthless, insecure, and inadequate. This article explains the reason behind this dichotomy. When you hear the term “narcissist,” you probably imagine a selfish, attention-seeking individual who acts with a sense of superiority and entitlement. However, you may be only half-right. The […]
Top 10 TV Shows Featuring Narcissistic Female Characters
You can read books on narcissism. You can listen to academic lectures. But what’s more fun than learning how narcissists act and think by watching your favorite TV shows? Here are 10 of the most hilarious, outrageous, and memorable narcissistic female characters on TV. 1. Arrested Development: Lucille and Lindsay Bluth Arrested Development is a […]