Category Archives: Love

The Making of a Grandiose Narcissist

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Grandiose narcissists are in many ways like spoiled little brats all grown up.

Love Languages Can Confuse and Mislead

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The so-called “love languages” are the ways people express and/or like to receive affection. But genuine love is much more than affection. And equating love’s many close cousins with the real deal is often quite emotionally costly.

Manipulative Seduction Takes Many Forms

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Manipulative seduction is a tactic I first described in In Sheep’s Clothing. It can include heaping attention and praise on you, and ego-massage. Put these things all together and you have what’s now commonly called “love-bombing,” which can be anything but genuine love.