The bully's story secretly activates three primitive emotions: fear, rage, and love/loyalty for the bully. Bullies often use projection and playing the victim to get others to help them attack their targets. With awareness of bullies' behavior patterns, you can avoid or manage many sociopathic bullying situations. Many bullies have...

3 Hidden Powers of Sociopathic Bullies

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Understanding the Reasons Why Women Lose Respect for Men. Respect forms the backbone of any healthy relationship. When it starts to wane, the entire relationship can suffer. In a recent article, I wrote about what makes men lose respect for women. While we can say that these behaviors would cause someone of any gender to lose respect, the differences are interesting.

What Makes a Woman Lose Respect for a Man?

Narcissistic personality disorder, a mental health condition in which a person’s sense of importance is abnormally high, is surprisingly common – up to 5 per cent of the population may have it. And now, thanks to a new study, we know how those diagnosed with the condition change over time.

Here's how narcissists' personalities change as they age

Guilt is a natural, commonly occurring human emotion—one that usually sparks intense self-reflection and, at times, can be the catalyst for behavioral change. Guilt can be an important emotion to pay attention to and allows humans to contemplate the impact of their actions on others. However, there are instances when guilt can become toxic, a chronic emotion that becomes out of proportion to the situation at hand.

3 Signs That Someone Is Trying to Manipulate You With Guilt

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. In the movies and television, there are so many movies and series, which tell the stories, where there are main narcissistic characters, for example, Gaston, in Beauty in the Beast, Frank Underwood in House of Cards, Mitch Hiller in Enough and Stephen DeMarco in Tell Me Lies. These fictional character roles represent an individual is extremely cunning and dominating, has no emotions or very little, and who portrays a different facet of him publicly while acting entirely opposite at home. As for the rest of you, who have never had a chance to meet a patient directly diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), those qualities listed above might appear as if they were being largely overstated – seeing how many individuals using this word aimlessly or simply believe a narcissist is just someone too full of themselves or overly self-assured. However, experts stress that those traits mentioned have not been saturated, overemphasized, or overglorified by Hollywood. However, in the real world, they are a few of the traits that can present a person with NPD, respectively.

A Psychologist's List of the Top 8 Things That Narcissists Hates.

Elder women are at risk of being cheated on dating sites. The suitor's profiles and photos are created and maintained by scammers. Block the scammer and start looking for a normal person. Sorry to break it to you, but that guy you met online, the one you fell in love...

To Elder Women Seeking Men on Dating Sites, Beware

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Recognizing early gaslighting red flags can help you protect your peace.

The 10 Earliest Signs of Gaslighting to Look Out For, According to Psychologists

They try to sabotage or exclude people they envy. One of the most telling behaviors that gives a narcissistic person away is their malicious envy and the actions they will take to try to sabotage someone who is surpassing them in some way. In relationships, this may look like your narcissistic partner deliberately starting arguments with you before a big interview or exam because they’re jealous of your career, or a family member excluding you from family events because they have hidden resentment toward you for being more popular than them. Or you may notice more subtle microexpressions of anger when you share good news with them, and a tendency to center themselves after issuing a half-hearted, strained congratulations followed by a silent treatment. This can also take place in the workplace and in friendships. For example, if you notice a seemingly sweet friend always giving compliments to her loyal cronies but suddenly turning sour whenever a more attractive and successful friend comes around, or a co-worker constantly gossiping about someone specific or trying to “hide” or minimize this person’s achievements in front of their superiors, trust your instincts. This is the same person who will become your worst enemy as soon as they see you succeeding or getting attention they feel entitled to. It’s one thing to be envious or jealous, but to act on it to hinder someone else is a deeply malicious and narcissistic act.

People Who Seem “Kind” But Are Actually Narcissists Display These 5 Subtle Behaviors

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The phenomenon of single women being attracted to married men is intriguing and complex. This attraction can be rooted in psychological, emotional, and social factors. While it might seem counterintuitive, especially given the potential complications and moral implications, understanding the reasons behind this attraction can offer valuable insights into human relationships and behavior. This article will explore why single women may find married men appealing, the potential consequences of such attractions, and ways to navigate these feelings healthily and constructively.

Why single women are attracted to married men

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Unless we were in therapy to deal with an emotionally abusive relationship, most of us weren't familiar with the term "gaslighting" until the past decade. Now, it's everywhere, and there always seems to be someone talking to people and gaslighting them. In fact, it's used so much that in 2022, it was named a word of the year by the dictionary giant Merriam-Webster."Gaslighting" has become a common part of our vocabulary—unfortunately, it also comes with some common misunderstandings. Merriam-Webster currently defines gaslighting as “the act or practice of grossly misleading someone, especially for one’s own advantage,” but that definition merely reflects how the clinical term has been broadened and oversimplified. As psychologists explain, specific factors make a behavior gaslighting instead of disagreeing, correcting, or trying to persuade someone that they're right.

Psychologists set the record straight on what gaslighting is (and what it's not)

The double empathy problem describes how autistic and neurotypical people misinterpret each other's signals. Research suggests that individuals in the general public have lower empathy accuracy toward autistics. It is easy for autistic and neurotypical people to miss each other's boundaries due to these differences. Clear communication without assumptions can...

Why Are People Mad?: Autism, Double Empathy, and Boundaries

A researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy reveals the four sadistic mind games you should watch out for if you’re in a relationship with a narcissist or psychopath. Narcissistic people don’t live by any kind of moral code, so they play the game of, “I’ll do whatever I want...

4 Sadistic Mind Games Narcissists and Psychopaths Play In Relationships (That Empathic People Never Do)

Kratom, a drug sold at U.S. gas stations and on the internet, has some serious risks and has caused deaths. Kratom alkaloids differ from heroin as they have opioid plus serotonergic, adrenergic, and other effects. Scientists are trying to separate the constituents of Mitragyna speciosa Korth leaves to find new...

What We Know About Kratom

A large number of US workers believe their bosses are bad, some bordering on toxic. Bosses who are punitive, overly-emotional, and inconsistent can easily become toxic. A potentially toxic boss blames employees and treats them unfairly. A 2023 survey found that nearly one-fourth of employees are working for their “worst...

5 Warning Signs That Your Boss Is Becoming Toxic

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Warning Signs for Individuals in Personal Relationships. In the realm of personal connections, identifying toxic behaviors and patterns is pivotal for safeguarding one's mental and emotional well-being. A particularly challenging scenario can arise when one finds themselves in a relationship with a narcissist, whose self-absorbed and manipulative tendencies can have profound negative impacts. To provide insight into this issue, experts have outlined five crucial signs that may signify involvement with a narcissistic partner:

Understanding Narcissism: 5 Clear Indicators of a Relationship with a Narcissist

In relationships, dynamics often emerge that seem puzzling at first glance. One such enigma is the apparent attraction narcissists have for people perceived as underdogs. Discussing the psychological fabric of narcissism, reveals a complex interplay of motives and behaviors that drive this peculiar affinity.

The Psychological Dynamics Behind Narcissists' Affinity for Underdogs

“In many ways, saying ‘Mommy needs a drink’ is a socially acceptable way to say motherhood is really difficult and ‘Mommy needs help,’” explains Professor Jenna Abetz of Charleston College, co-author of a new study published in the Journal Of Family Studies. The study describes how modern mothers make sense of the emerging cultural phenomenon of “mommy drinking” or “the wine mom.”

3 Ways That Mothers Fall Victim to "Mommy Drinking Culture"

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Sometimes, a relationship can be harmful even without obvious conflicts. Subtle behaviors can erode the foundation of mutual respect and care, often unnoticed until the damage is substantial.

How a Simple Test Can Uncover Subtle Toxicity in Relationships

Unhealthy relationships can be a breeding ground for insecurity and manipulation. While these tactics can be used by anyone, regardless of gender, this article explores how some people might manipulate a partner’s sense of self-worth. It’s important to remember that these behaviors are red flags and don’t indicate shortcomings in the targeted person.

Techniques men use to reduce a woman’s self esteem

Ghosting is thought of in terms of romantic relationships, but new research shows it happens at work, too. New research shows that Dark Triad traits, especially psychopathy, may feed into a new type of ghosting. By reading the signals of a potential new relationship partner, you can help keep ghosting’s...

The Strange Ghosting Behavior of Dark Triad People

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How to Be Assertive with Adult Bullies

With adult bullies, don't respond aggressively or passively. Be assertive. Realize that bullies may not be able to stop themselves, so you will need to act....

How to Be Assertive with Adult Bullies

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