Recognize Narcissistic Behaviors

Narcissistic behavior can be difficult to spot but recognizing the signs early helps protect your emotional well-being. Learn how to identify traits like manipulation, entitlement, and lack of empathy.

13 Subtle Signs of a Covert Narcissistic Mother

13 Subtle Signs of a Covert Narcissistic Mother

It’s strange how some wounds don’t come with bruises… just quiet confusion, guilt, and that lingering sense of “Was it …
Calantha Quinlan

By Calantha Quinlan

Pre Marriage Counseling, Handling Separation | 10  min read

9 Signs You’re in Love With an Overt Narcissist & Ways to Cope

9 Signs You’re in Love With an Overt Narcissist & Ways to Cope

It can feel magical at first—someone so confident, charming, and full of energy walks into your life, and suddenly, you …
Draven Porter

By Draven Porter

Marriage & Family Life Advice| 9  min read

10 Signs of a Paranoid Narcissist​ & How to Protect Yourself

10 Signs of a Paranoid Narcissist​ & How to Protect Yourself

Imagine confiding in someone, only to have your words twisted and used against you. Every interaction feels like a trap, …
Dylan Banks

By Dylan Banks

Marriage Counseling & Divorce| 9  min read

Love Bombing Stages: Examples, Coping and How to Avoid

Love Bombing Stages: Examples, Coping and How to Avoid

Did you know that nearly 5% of the population exhibits narcissistic personality traits, making love bombing a surprisingly common tactic?   …
Noah Williams

By Noah Williams

Relationships advice, Pre-marriage and general| 9  min read

5 Ways a Narcissist Reacts After the Love Bombing Phase

5 Ways a Narcissist Reacts After the Love Bombing Phase

Imagine being swept off your feet by someone who seems to adore you beyond measure. They shower you with compliments, …
Owen Kessler

By Owen Kessler

Marriage Therapy| 8  min read

21 Signs of a Covert Passive-Aggressive Narcissist

21 Signs of a Covert Passive-Aggressive Narcissist

Have you ever asked your partner what’s wrong, only to hear, “I’m fine,” despite knowing something is off? Or received …
Kaida Hollister

By Kaida Hollister

Marital reconciliation, Family therapy| 13  min read

11 Passive-Aggressive Narcissist Red Flags You Need to Know About

11 Passive-Aggressive Narcissist Red Flags You Need to Know About

Have you ever felt a nagging sense of confusion after a conversation with someone? It’s as if you’re not sure …
Dylan Banks

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 6  min read

Do Covert Narcissists Love Bomb: Signs, Impact & How to Deal

Do Covert Narcissists Love Bomb: Signs, Impact & How to Deal

Covert narcissists are often harder to recognize, as they use subtle tactics to manipulate and control their partners emotionally.  You …
Callen Winslow

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 9  min read

11 Common Traits of an Empathic Narcissist & How to Cope

11 Common Traits of an Empathic Narcissist & How to Cope

Imagine someone who comforts you when you’re down, only to later dismiss your concerns as trivial. This person is an …
Owen Kessler

By Owen Kessler

Marriage Therapy| 10  min read

20 Signs of a Narcissistic Wife You Should Be Aware Of

20 Signs of a Narcissistic Wife You Should Be Aware Of

Imagine this scenario: You’re at the dinner table, recounting a challenging day at work, hoping for a listening ear and …
Noah Williams

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 15  min read

47 Ways to Deal With the Narcissistic Stare in Relationships

47 Ways to Deal With the Narcissistic Stare in Relationships

Have you ever found yourself on the receiving end of a gaze that feels more like a challenge than a …
Draven Porter

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 17  min read

17 Narcissist Hoovering Examples to Understand the Behavior

17 Narcissist Hoovering Examples to Understand the Behavior

Imagine someone who keeps drawing you back into their life with manipulative tactics. This is called narcissist hoovering.  Recognizing narcissist …
Dylan Banks

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 6  min read

17 Vulnerable Narcissist Signs to Look for in a Relationship

17 Vulnerable Narcissist Signs to Look for in a Relationship

Being in and maintaining relationships with a vulnerable narcissist can be deeply challenging.  Studies have shown that narcissists who appear …
Kaida Hollister

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 6  min read

23 Telltale Signs of a Narcissistic Father and How to Deal

23 Telltale Signs of a Narcissistic Father and How to Deal

Families are the bedrock of our emotional and psychological development, where the dynamics between parents and children can significantly influence …
Callen Winslow

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 13  min read

55 Damaging Things Narcissistic Mothers Say to Their Children

55 Damaging Things Narcissistic Mothers Say to Their Children

Did you know that words hold immense power? They can praise, encourage, and inspire, but they can also manipulate, control, …
Callen Winslow

By Callen Winslow

Parenting and Mental Health| 11  min read