Projection is a defense mechanism commonly used by abusers, including people with narcissistic or borderline personality disorder and addicts. Basically, they say, “It’s not me, it’s you.” When we project,…...

You may be fooled by a covert narcissist, but they’re every bit as much narcissists as the stereotypical, extroverted narcissists. Some narcissists may emphasize one personality trait over others. A…...

Think of the Dark Triad of Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Machiavellianism as the Bermuda Triangle – it’s perilous to get near it! The traits of all three often overlap and create…...

Narcissists can be beguiling and charismatic. In fact, one study showed that their likable veneer was only penetrable after seven meetings. But you don’t want to fall in love with…...

When working alongside a narcissist, one needs to address unsettling behavior. Here, Dr. Erin Leonard explains how to bypass a narcissist in her conversation with a client. “Tell me exactly…...

Addiction destroys genuine intimacy Drug- and alcohol-addicted women describe their emotional struggle during recovery as empty, lonely, guilty, disconnected and numb. For the woman who is still addicted, these fearful…...

Once relegated to the darkest corners of our society—explicit, sexual material is now only a few clicks away. Unlike previous mediums, the Internet offers convenient, instant, anonymous, no-cost access to…...

From time-to-time, we all rely on our significant other (or someone else with whom we are close) for support, validation… maybe even self-esteem. Turning to others to lift us up…...

Addiction today is more common than we dare to accept. Many types of addiction have become socially acceptable in these morally and spiritually bankrupt times. Good things, when misused, can…...

Relationships can provide a wonderful arena for healing love addiction. Many relationships flounder due to the issue of love addiction. Since people come together at their common level of woundedness…...