Tag Archives: self-centered

“I feel that you are selfish.”

Posted on Monday, April 30, 2012 by Alison

So what I really meant was… “Let’s do something that we both enjoy. Let’s watch the game, go surfing, or go to dinner.” “I feel that you are selfish” expresses a judgment, not a feeling. When people hear negative judgments, … 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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Narcissism Part 2 (of 5): “I don’t have a problem with self-esteem!” Causes of Narcissism.

Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 by Alison

Narcissism is basically a psychological coping mechanism for low self-esteem. Ironically the narcissist rarely believes that he or she has a problem with self-esteem. Very young children naturally feel they are the center of the world. They need to experience … Continue reading →

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Narcissism Part 1 (of 5): “My husband is so selfish! Is he a narcissist?” Symptoms of Narcissism.

Posted on Monday, May 23, 2011 by Alison

Narcissists display extreme selfishness, a lack of empathy, and a craving for admiration. Freud aptly named the disorder after the mythological figure of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water, and was doomed … Continue reading →

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