Narcissistic Rages and Their Forms and Causes February 27, 2026Abuse, Aggression, Character Matters, Empowerment, Entitlement, gaslighting, Integrity, Manipulation, Manipulators, Narcissism, Neurotics, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Relationships, Social Issuesdominance, grandiose, manipulation tactic, narcissism, narcissist, rage, superior, tactical, thin-skinnedDr. Simon Narcissistic rages are common in abusive relationships. But characterizing every rager as “thin-skinned” is a potentially fatal mistake.
Charm and the Potential for Harm February 19, 2026Abuse, Character Matters, Entitlement, Integrity, Love, Manipulators, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Relationships, Social Issuesboundaries, character disturbance, charm, ego massage, entitlement, love bombing, malignant narcissists, narcissistic, psychopaths, seduction, spellDr. Simon Charm should generally sound an alarm, because its aim is to disarm, and that always carries the potential for harm, whether intended or not.
Narcissists Exaggerate Just About Everything February 9, 2026Abuse, Character Matters, Covert-Aggression, gaslighting, Lying and Deception, Manipulation, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Relationships, Social Issuesattention, deference, enabling, exaggerate, gaslighting, higher power, image, narcissistic behavior, Narcissists, truthDr. Simon Narcissists exaggerate to advance their image-promoting agendas. Tolerating or enabling this behavior harms everyone, even the narcissist.
The Many Forms of Violence January 28, 2026Abuse, Aggression, Covert-Aggression, Integrity, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychology, Relationships, Responsibility, Social Issuesassertiveness, brutes, essentials for the journey, fighting, forms of violence, In Sheep's Clothing, power, relationships, social affairsDr. Simon There are many forms of violence. Physical, emotional, and verbal, are just a few. But all violence harms, and fuels a destructive cycle.
Narcissistic Arrogance Versus Confidence January 9, 2026Character Matters, Integrity, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychology, Relationships, Social Issuescharacter disturbance, confidence, egoism, grandiose, narcissistic arroganceDr. Simon Narcissistic arrogance can be mistaken for attractive confidence, especially at the beginning of a relationship.
Toward a More Peaceful World December 23, 2025Character Matters, Integrity, Personality and Character, Psychology, Relationships, Social Issues, Spiritualitycharacter, character dysfunction, ego, heart, peaceDr. Simon A more peacful world begins with peaceful, loving relationships, and such relationships begin with peace in the heart and character.
Impression Management Skill and Gaslighting December 9, 2025Character Matters, Covert-Aggression, gaslighting, impression management, Integrity, Lying and Deception, Manipulation, Manipulators, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Relationships, Social Issuesbeing good, covert characters, gaslighting, genuine love, impression management, looking good, seductionDr. Simon Impression management skill and gaslighting often go hand-in-hand. When others don’t see your nemesis the same way you have come to see them, it can make you feel crazy, which is what the gaslighting effect is all about.
Gratitude Pays In Many Ways November 26, 2025Character Matters, Entitlement, Integrity, Mental Health, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Psychology, Relationships, Responsibility, Social Issuescharacter, culture, entitlement, gratitude, narcissism, NarcissistsDr. Simon Gratitude pays. Its dividends are many and rich. Ample research supports its benefits. It also plays a vital role in healthy character.
Misconceptions about Narcissism Revisited October 17, 2025Abuse, Aggression, Character Matters, Entitlement, Integrity, Intimacy, Mental Health, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychology, Relationships, Social Issues, Spiritualitycharacter disturbance, culture, narcissism, personality, relationship, spectrum, traitsDr. Simon Misconceptions about narcissism abound. There is a core to narcissism. But various traits in a narcissist’s character pose unique problems.
Egotistical Narcissism Versus Healthy Ego September 18, 2025Character Matters, conscience, Entitlement, Integrity, Love, Mental Health, Narcissism, Personality and Character, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychology, Relationships, Social Issues, Spiritualitybalanced ego, ego inflation, egotistical narcissism, grandiosity, healthy ego, self-worthDr. Simon Egotistical narcissism is narcissism rooted primarily in grandiosity.