Narcissists Can’t Recognize a Higher Power
No one makes a major life course-correction without submitting to a higher power or operating principle. But narcissists have a big problem with that.
Tag Archives: Narcissists
Revering Life Is Foundational to Character
It’s hard for me to think of a human dilemma I’ve encountered that didn’t have at its root a lack of positive regard for a person and the preciousness of their life.
Ways Vulnerable Narcissists Relate
Vulnerable narcissists haven’t fashioned a balanced or well-grounded view of their own worth. Pay attention to them and revere them, and all is fine. Ask anything of them, and you’ll quickly learn how “shallow” they are. This makes true intimacy impossible. They may do all sorts of things to “prove” they’re love-worthy. But they don’t know their true worth. And they neither know how to love nor how to be loved.
Two Main Varieties of Narcissists
Narcissists come in two main varieties, each posing very different challenges for relationships. The two types also pose very different prospects for change. Telling the diffference between these egotistical characters can be difficult at times, so it’s important to know the signs that can help you distinguish betwen the two.
Some Different Views on Gaslighting and Gaslighters
The current edition of “Dame” magazine features some of my thoughts on gaslighting and what makes certain personalities use this manipulation tactic.
A 6-hour “webinar is being planned for September 24, 2015. More details will be available in the coming weeks.
Dealing with a Narcissistic Boss or Co-Worker
Dealing with any person who has a serious character disturbance or disorder is never easy. And there are no foolproof methods to neutralizing the distress such a person can bring into your life. But faithfully following some general rules can help make life with a narcissistic boss or co-worker much more manageable.
How to Deal with a Narcissist
Harboring antiquated notions about who they are and how they got to be that way is exactly what leads people to get into relationships with narcissists, despite warning signs, and to remain in those relationships despite suffering emotional abuse and neglect at their hands.
Aggressors, Narcissists, Conscience, and Character
Forming a mature, healthy conscience primarily requires two things: 1) a capacity for and sufficient degree of empathy for others and their welfare, and 2) recognition of and respect for a “higher power” or authority.
Personality & Character Disorders Pt 6: Narcissists & Aggressives
Narcissists harbor some very disturbing attitudes of entitlement – believing that their “special” status affords them license to do as they please and exploit others at will.