Category: Narcissism and Affairs
The audacity of pathological liars
A few moments ago I finished reading a rant from a betrayed wife about the audacity of pathological liars. Her rant started me thinking about dealing with pathological liars.
Trying to talk to a narcissist
One of the expressions my father often used was “I’ve got a bone to pick with you”. It always struck me as an odd expression. He used it as
Narcissism and True Love
One of the areas I’ve been researching is that of narcissism. In doing research I read the literature, collect articles and find out everything I can on the topic.
When your spouse’s anger at you is a good thing
In my readings, there are times I come across quotes that express truths in very succinct ways. Although I wish I’d originally come up with them, the author found
Living in the Narcissist Nightmare
Living with a narcissist challenges you in ways you never imagined. They have ways of making every problem or inconvenience your fault, whether or not you’re responsible for it.
Lessons from the ‘Terror of Ugly Husbands’
A few weeks ago I read a story about the man considered as “The Terror of Ugly Husbands”. That title struck me as descriptive and sobering. I began considering
Temper tantrums are ugly with children and adults
One of the incidents that really grinds on me is enduring a petulant child throwing a temper tantrum in public. Whether on airplanes or in grocery stores, they make
Selfishness and Predatory Desire
The other week a reader wrote me asking what I viewed as the main reason for adultery. I shared with him that although there are many factors behind adultery,
Having Difficult Conversations with a Narcissist
One of the expressions my father often used was “I’ve got a bone to pick with you“. It always struck me as an odd expression. He typically used it
When truth turns into arguments
If you ever pick up one of my books, they are filled with notes and underlined passages. Over the years, I’ve developed a system of stars, exclamation points and
