Category Archives: Social Issues

Narcissistic Rages and Their Forms and Causes

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

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

Narcissists exaggerate to advance their image-promoting agendas. Tolerating or enabling this behavior harms everyone, even the narcissist.

The Many Forms of Violence

There are many forms of violence. Physical, emotional, and verbal, are just a few. But all violence harms, and fuels a destructive cycle.

Impression Management Skill and Gaslighting

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.

Misconceptions about Narcissism Revisited

Misconceptions about narcissism abound. There is a core to narcissism. But various traits in a narcissist’s character pose unique problems.