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It’s All Your Fault! – Why People with Narcissistic Traits Blame You, and What You Can Do
Do you know a narcissist who blames you for things that are outside your control? Learn why they do it, and what you can do when they blame you!
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Apr 28, 20256 min read
Yellow Flags in Dating and Narcissism Recovery
Learn what yellow flags are in dating, and how you can use this knowledge to steer clear of dating a narcissist!
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Apr 14, 20256 min read
Orange Flags in Dating and Narcissism Recovery
Learn what orange flags are in dating, and how you can use this knowledge to steer clear of dating a narcissist!
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Apr 7, 20258 min read
What To Do When a Person with Narcissistic Traits Says "I Forgot"
Do you know a narcissist who tells you "I forgot," and you find it infuriating? Learn how to deal with this common problem!
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Mar 31, 20258 min read
How Understanding Your Moving Toward Personality Helps in Narcissism Recovery
Do you find yourself drawn toward people with narcissistic traits? Discover whether your personality might be the reason why--and learn what
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Feb 10, 20257 min read
How Can Horney’s Personality Theory Help You in Narcissism Recovery?
Do you wish you had a crystal ball to predict narcissistic behavior? Learn how personality theory can help!
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Jan 27, 202510 min read
How Labels and Self-talk Affect Narcissism Recovery and Weight Management
Are you aware of how your self-talk affects your feelings? Learn how to identify labels, and manage your weight and narcissism effectively!
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Jan 13, 20255 min read
Boundaries, Gray Rock, and Narcissism Recovery
are you good at being a gray rock? Recently we talked about displacement , which along with denial and projection , make up the three...
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Dec 23, 20249 min read
Displacement and Narcissism Recovery
Why does your person with narcissistic traits hurt your feelings? Learn what displacement is, why it happens, and how to handle it!
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Dec 9, 20249 min read
Dating and Red Flags in Narcissism Recovery, Part II
Are you dating after a relationship with a narcissistic partner? Uncover the red flags you need to be looking for as you date!
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Oct 28, 202411 min read
Red Flags in Dating and Narcissism Recovery, Part I
Ready to date, but afraid you'll miss the red flags associated with narcissism? Learn how to identify red flags, and date with confidence!
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Oct 21, 20247 min read
Is Your Anger Healthy? How to Use Anger Wisely and Well in Narcissism Recovery!
Is your anger healthy? Learn why and how to harness the power of healthy anger, and use it wisely and well in narcissism recovery!
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Oct 7, 20245 min read
Fault or Blame vs. Responsibility
Do you love little things that add up to make a big difference? Today’s topic is an excellent example of how making a simple change in...
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Sep 16, 20243 min read
Are You a Caring Parent to Yourself?
Is it easy to set boundaries on your behavior? Learn how to be a caring parent to yourself so you can enjoy a life of health and happiness!
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Aug 19, 20246 min read
Dating, Reality Testing, and You, Part 2
Learn why and how to reality test relationships, so you can avoid getting into a relationship with someone with narcissistic traits.
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Aug 5, 20247 min read
Dating Flags Are Not Just Red and Green
Dating flags aren't just red and green. Discover more about dating flags and make good decisions about whom to date and when to run!
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Jul 22, 20244 min read
Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Apologies, and Repair in Narcissism Recovery
Here's what you need to know about forgiveness, reconciliation, apologies, and relationship repair in narcissism recovery.
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Jul 15, 20244 min read
The Stages of Narcissism Recovery
Are you feeling stuck trying to heal from a narcissistic relationship? Stages of narcissism change can help you break free!
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Jun 3, 20247 min read
How to Know When a Narcissistic Person Has Changed (and It Helps with Weight Management, Too!)
How do you know if change will be lasting? Understanding first-order versus second-order change can help!
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May 27, 20244 min read
JADEing, and How to Avoid It
Learn what JADEing is, and how to avoid Justifying, Arguing, Defending, or Explaining
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May 6, 20246 min read
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