Tag Archives: narcissist

Guest Author Sam Vaknin, PhD:
“Please Don’t Leave me!”

When Your Abuser Becomes Codependent

Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 by Alison

Sometimes, the breakup is initiated by the long-suffering spouse or intimate partner of the narcissist or psychopath. As she develops and matures, gaining in self-confidence and a modicum of self-esteem (ironically, at the narcissist’s behest in his capacity as her … Continue reading →

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Guest Author Sam Vaknin, PhD:
Children with Personality Disorders—
“A Good Mother Loves Her Children Unconditionally, No Matter What.”

Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 by Alison

But what about narcissistic or psychopathic children, children suffering from conduct disorder, or oppositional defiant disorder? Donovan, 16 years old, is incapable of loving and, therefore, has never loved you, his mother (or, for that matter, anyone else, himself included) … Continue reading →

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Narcissism Part 5 (of 5): “Think about how I feel.” 7 Points to Dealing with a Narcissist.

Posted on Friday, May 27, 2011 by Alison

Don’t Trust a Narcissist: Don’t look for intimacy with a narcissist. If you decide to enjoy the narcissist’s charm and charisma, make sure that doesn’t translate into trusting him or her with inner secrets. Don’t set yourself up for betrayal … Continue reading →

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