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Learn why and how to reality test relationships, so you can avoid getting into a relationship with someone with narcissistic traits.

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!

Here's what you need to know about forgiveness, reconciliation, apologies, and relationship repair in narcissism recovery.

Did you have a parent with narcissistic traits? Knowing about the roles you were assigned in your family can help you heal!

"Hack Your Health: Secrets of Your Gut" can help you enjoy better physical and mental health. Find out how!

Are you feeling stuck trying to heal from a narcissistic relationship? Stages of narcissism change can help you break free!

How do you know if change will be lasting? Understanding first-order versus second-order change can help!

We talked last week about JADEing, and how to avoid justifying, arguing, defending, or explaining when you're communicating with someone with narcissistic traits. One of the most common reasons people engage in JADEing is unrealistic expectations about people with narcissistic traits, often without even being aware of their unrealistic expectations. Outside of narcissism recovery, therapists often focus on the role of unreasonable expectations when working with clients. Expec

Learn what JADEing is, and how to avoid Justifying, Arguing, Defending, or Explaining

Understand what King (or Queen) Baby is and how to address it when communicating with people with narcissistic traits.

When my clients start dating after being in a relationship with a person with narcissistic traits, they’re usually puzzled by the idea of reality testing. They want to rely on attraction and attachment to decide who to date, and whether or not to stay in a relationship. Often, they want to rush the relationship as much as the new person they’re dating does. I understand where my clients are coming from. American culture encourages people to rely on attraction and attachment t

Avoid getting into a relationship with a person with narcissistic traits by understanding rushing the relationship.

Are you thinking about dating, or are you back in the dating pool after a relationship with a partner with narcissistic traits? If so,...