No one had a perfect childhood or perfect parents. But some, unfortunately, grew up with a narcissistic parent—a person so focused on themselves that they warped their kids's whole identity and sense ...

Good parenting requires empathy, compassion and the willingness to make some of your needs secondary — essentially, many of the traits that you wouldn't find in a narcissist. But as a psychologist who ...

Navigating a relationship with narcissistic parents can be a lifelong challenge. Whether you're just starting to recognize the patterns or have been dealing with them for years, the strategies you ...

Discover the hidden impact of growing up with a narcissistic parent and learn how to break free from toxic patterns to ...

In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a hunter from Thespiae, renowned for his beauty. The Roman poet Ovid recounts the most famous story of poor young Narcissus’ plight: how he rejected the romantic ...

City St George's, University of London provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. The holiday season is here, and streets are filled with festive sparkles, twinkling lights and ...

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. This post covers five of the nine key tasks of moving on from a narcissistic family system. (A link to Part 2 is at the end of this article.) Relationships with ...

Narcissistic personality disorder is relatively rare, affecting just 1-2% of Americans by some estimates. But having some form of a relationship with someone who has narcissism is not uncommon. The ...

Narcissists are known for being abusive, grandiose and entitled. That's why it can feel especially confusing when one does something that seems kind.

Abuse comes in many forms when you are dealing with a narcissist. They do it in interpersonal romantic relationships, ...

No one had a perfect childhood or perfect parents. But some, unfortunately, grew up with a narcissistic parent—a person so focused on themselves that they warped their kids's whole identity and sense ...