Tag Archives: working with a narcissist
A Higher Power
It’s Narcissist Friday! It struck me a few years ago that the reason so many areas of the world do not change when opportunity is given is because the people have adapted to life without power. A friend who is … Continue reading
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Pastor Narcissist pt2
It’s Narcissist Friday! I wish this wasn’t a true story. Pastor Narcissist continues merrily on his way as the dead bodies of his former staff line the halls of First Church. But he’s okay. (For those of you who don’t … Continue reading
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A Narcissist Cure?
It’s Narcissist Friday! I have received a couple questions recently about how a narcissist can change. There is a surprising lack of literature on methods of treatment for narcissism. Most books are written for family members, spouses, and others … Continue reading
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The Beginnings
It’s Narcissist Friday! Twenty-five years ago a little boy sat on his bed crying. No supper again. Mom was too busy. “You won’t die,” she said. “I don’t want to see you until morning,” she said. So the little … Continue reading
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More on Comparisons
It’s Narcissist Friday! One of the aspects of legalism that led me to an in-depth investigation of narcissism was the practice of comparison. Legalism is built on comparison. In spite of what some people teach, that legalism is about … Continue reading
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The Narcissist and your Family
It’s Narcissist Friday! For this post, I want to define “family” in a broad way. Not trying to be politically correct, just aware that those who have the position of family in our lives may not necessarily be related to … Continue reading
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How Do I Forgive?
It’s Narcissist Friday! The narcissist is out of your life, but not out of your head. He/she is part of your history that you would like to forget; but there are lingering effects that just won’t go away, memories that … Continue reading
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Intimacy?
It’s Narcissist Friday! Mary remembered two things about her relationship with Don that only made sense after some time of counseling. First, he was a wonderful listener who wanted to know all about her. He cared about her ideas and … Continue reading
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Making Decisions
It’s Narcissist Friday! Have trouble making decisions? Once you make a decision, do you find yourself worried about it? Do you often second-guess, try to rethink the decision you made? Does the responsibility of making decisions cause you to … Continue reading
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Boundaries
It’s Narcissist Friday! Let’s talk about boundaries. Personal boundaries, like legal and physical boundaries, are simply a way of establishing and protecting what is yours. If your neighbor decided to build his shed on your property, you would have to … Continue reading
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