Recognize Narcissistic Behaviors

Identifying narcissistic traits early is crucial for understanding relationship dynamics, setting boundaries, and protecting emotional well-being.

15 Signs of Narcissistic Parents-in-Law and How to Deal With Them

15 Signs of Narcissistic Parents-in-Law and How to Deal With Them

Dealing with narcissism in close relationships can feel like walking through a minefield, tiptoeing around triggers and bracing for explosions. …
Noah Williams

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 12  min read

What Is Healthy Narcissism? Signs, Causes and Examples

What Is Healthy Narcissism? Signs, Causes and Examples

When we hear the term narcissism, we can’t help but associate it with negative words like manipulative, abusive, and fear. …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 9  min read

11 Signs of a Covert Narcissist and How To Deal With Them

11 Signs of a Covert Narcissist and How To Deal With Them

Have you ever encountered someone who seems humble but leaves you feeling drained or confused? Do they subtly manipulate situations …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 18  min read

25 Things Narcissists Say in Relationship & What They Really Mean

25 Things Narcissists Say in Relationship & What They Really Mean

Narcissists are master manipulators, often using gaslighting and other forms of emotional abuse to control and manipulate their victims. They …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Dionne Eleanor Reid

Coach| 13  min read

15 Potential Signs of Grandiose Narcissism and Ways to Deal

15 Potential Signs of Grandiose Narcissism and Ways to Deal

The Internet is full of stories about people who have experienced abuse and distress after dating a narcissistic partner. While …
Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Ashland, OH

By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 10  min read

Communal Narcissism: Comprehensive Guide to Signs, Causes, and Coping

Communal Narcissism: Comprehensive Guide to Signs, Causes, and Coping

We all appreciate a partner who loves and cares for us, and your partner seems like a dream come true. …
Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Ashland, OH

By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 11  min read

How to Stop Being a Narcissist: 21 Key Steps

How to Stop Being a Narcissist: 21 Key Steps

Imagine a partner who constantly seeks admiration, disregards your feelings, and dominates conversations with their achievements. This behavior can leave …
Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Ashland, OH

By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 12  min read

10 Signs of a Narcissistic Collapse & Tips to Avoid the Trap

10 Signs of a Narcissistic Collapse & Tips to Avoid the Trap

Do you ever check yourself in the mirror? What about trying to look your best while oozing confidence? Whether we …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 8  min read

13 Signs Your Partner Is a Sexual Narcissist & How to Deal

13 Signs Your Partner Is a Sexual Narcissist & How to Deal

You may have heard someone refer to another person as a narcissist, and perhaps you have even heard of narcissistic …
Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Ashland, OH

By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 10  min read

15 Signs a Narcissist Is Cheating on You & How to Deal

15 Signs a Narcissist Is Cheating on You & How to Deal

Have you ever felt a shift in your partner’s behavior? Maybe they’re suddenly more secretive with their phone, or they’re …
Sylvia Smith

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 15  min read

How to Identify Vulnerable Narcissist and Deal with Them

How to Identify Vulnerable Narcissist and Deal with Them

Narcissism isn’t appreciated by masses. These are people who think highly of themselves and consider them above everybody else. They …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 4  min read

7 Prime Signs of a Somatic Narcissist and Ways to Deal

7 Prime Signs of a Somatic Narcissist and Ways to Deal

Imagine swiping right on someone gorgeous, only to find out they’re obsessed with looks (theirs and everyone else’s). That, my …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 7  min read

Malignant Narcissist: Definition, Signs & How to Deal With Them

Malignant Narcissist: Definition, Signs & How to Deal With Them

It is indeed difficult for anyone to deal with a self-obsessed person in life. They think highly of themselves and …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 8  min read

9 Signs Of A Narcissistic Relationship Pattern & How To Break It

9 Signs Of A Narcissistic Relationship Pattern & How To Break It

The moment a person feels attracted to a member of the opposite sex (sometimes the same sex, but that’s another …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 8  min read

9 Constructive Ways for Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse

9 Constructive Ways for Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse

Imagine feeling constantly belittled, manipulated, and gaslighted by someone you once trusted deeply.  This is the devastating reality of narcissistic …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 6  min read