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Definition of a Toxic Person | People You Definitely Know and Why They’re a Problem

Everyone will inevitably encounter toxic people in their lives, but the trick is knowing who they are and minimizing the amount of damage they are able to cause. But, knowing what to look for can give you a big advantage. Here is how to spot a toxic person: Read More →

What is a Habitual Liar | Are Habitual Liars Compulsive Liars?

Habitual liars can be found everywhere, and are not the same as compulsive liars. You probably know at least one habitual liar right now, that you may not be aware of. This is the definition of a habitual liar: Read More →

Narcissism in Relationships | What it Means to Love a Narcissist

Do you love a narcissist, be wonder if what if what you are feeling is real or healthy? Narcissist can be extremely manipulative and are experts at confusing their victims, making it hard to know if it's your fault or theirs. Here is what narcissism in relationships means for everyone involved. Read More →

How to Deal with a Narcissistic Parent | Healing When There Is No love

When one or more of your parents is a narcissist, it can be extremely difficult to overcome their manipulation and lack of love. Here is my personal experience, and that of a coaching others through this, how you can deal with a narcissist parent in your life. Read More →

Why Some People are Narcissists | How One Gets a Narcissistic Personality

You may wonder, why are some people narcissists? As the parent of a narcissistic child or partner to a narcissist, can you be at fault? Here is what we know about how narcissism is developed in an individual. Read More →

Defining Features of the Narcissistic Sociopath

Some toxic people combine multiple dysfunctional traits in to one, and one of the most troubling of this group are the narcissistic sociopaths. Today, I would like to share with you a common sense description the narcissistic sociopath, that comes from my own experience with them. Read More →

Signs of a Narcissist | 21 Behaviors of the Classical Narcissist

Ever wondered if you might have a narcissist on your hands, or even be a narcissist yourself. After spending years observing the behavior of narcissists, here are 21 common habits of the narcissist, and one bonus. Read More →

How to Tell If You Are a Narcissist | One Sure-Fire Test Better than Any Quiz

If you have had the realization that you might be a narcissist, then congratulations on your honesty. It can be extremely difficult for a true narcissist to be able to see or acknowledge it in themselves. Let's skip the endless lists, and I'll get right to the heart of what I've noticed to be the key identifier of a true narcissist. Read More →

How to Recognize a Malignant Narcissist | In Plain English

There's a lot of psycho-babble out there obscuring the core truth of what it means to be a malignant narcissist, a particularly dangerous form of narcissism. From my personal experience, this is what defines an malignant narcissist. Read More →

Help! My Mother is a Narcissist | Surviving a Narcissistic Caregiver

No one likes to think that their own mother might be a toxic person, but an unrecognized narcissistic mother can do a lot of damage to their children. Having experienced a narcissistic mother firsthand, I'd like to share with you tactics for identifying and surviving life with a narcissist mother. Read More →

Recognizing Narcissistic Behavior | Unexpected Signs of a Narcissist

Narcissist behavior can be hard to spot if you don't know how. None of the narcissists I have known fit in to the fascinated by their own reflection mold of Greek myth. Here is the best way I have found to identify real narcissistic behavior. Read More →

Why Compulsive Liars are Not the Same as Pathological Liars

In my life, and working with clients I coach, I have encountered both compulsive liars and pathological liars. They may seem the same, but their motivation and the way that you deal with them can be quite different. Here's how you tell a compulsive liar: Read More →

Toxic People and What to Do About Them

Toxic people are everywhere, and if left unchecked they can have serious negative consequences in our lives. It took me years to identify the different types that we all encounter. Here is how to identify toxic people around you, and what do about them when you find them. Read More →

Uncovering Abusive Narcissists | Signs & Symptoms of Toxic Love

Narcissists employ varied and creative means to torment their targets. Victims often don't notice or mistake the signs that they are in a toxic relationship. From my own experience and client stories, this is how you tell if you have an abusive narcissist on your hands. Read More →

What It Really Means to Be a Narcissist | A Bystander's Perspective

We can all read the dictionary definition of narcissist. But as someone who has faced narcissists in my own life, I know it isn't always obvious when the people we love suffer from this affliction. That's why I wrote this article, to help you sort out what it really means to be a narcissist from a bystanders perspective. Read More →

Tell-Tale Signs of a Covert Narcissist | A Fool Proof Test

Covert narcissists are everywhere. It took me a long time to identify them in my life, and I had to suffer their hidden abuse for many years until I learned how to handle them. Over time, I figured out this one fool proof test to find the covert narcissists in my life. Read More →

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