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Understanding Narcissism Blog is a collection of blog posts about what is Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) including Narcissism Basics, Narcissistic Thinking, Gaslighting, and Flying Monkeys.
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Why Therapy Is Important After Narcissistic Abuse
Understanding how therapy can support healing, rebuild self-worth, and restore emotional balance after surviving narcissistic abuse.
Editorial Staff
Feb 113 min read


How to Outsmart a Narcissist in Professional Negotiations
Dealing with a narcissist in professional negotiations can feel like navigating a minefield. Their manipulative tactics make the process exhausting and unfair.
Editorial Staff
Feb 94 min read


How to Enforce Legal Agreements with a Narcissist Who Won’t Comply
Navigating legal agreements with a narcissist can feel like entering a battlefield — one where logic, mutual respect, and responsibility rarely apply.
Editorial Staff
Jan 234 min read


Narcissists and Office Politics: How to Stay Above the Drama
Narcissists in professional settings such as the office often cloak their manipulation in charm and confidence, however over time, their true behavior emerges.
Editorial Staff
Jan 215 min read


Where Do They Fall on the Narcissism Scale? Understanding the Spectrum from 1 to 10
Narcissistic behavior doesn’t show up in just one form — it exists on a spectrum. Not everyone who shows narcissistic traits is a full-blown narcissist, and not all narcissists are the same. By thinking of narcissism as existing on a scale from 1 to 10, we can start to identify where certain behaviors fall in terms of complexity and severity.
This scale isn’t a clinical tool but a relatable framework to help you spot warning signs, protect yourself, and understand what you
Editorial Staff
Jan 203 min read


When a Narcissist Recruits an Enforcer: A Hidden Power Dynamic
Not all toxic partnerships involve two narcissists. Some involve a narcissistic driver and a willing enforcer, someone who weaponizes authority in service of control.
Editorial Staff
Jan 164 min read


Why Lying Is Central to Narcissistic Manipulation
According to experts on NPD, recognizing patterns of behavior like narcissistic lying requires noticing actions over time rather than focusing on individual incidents.
Editorial Staff
Jan 123 min read


The Six Core Dimensions of Narcissistic Behavior
Understand the six dimensions of narcissistic behavior, where each dimension is rated 0–4, with lower numbers indicating healthier traits and higher numbers indicating greater harm.
Editorial Staff
Jan 84 min read


Why Narcissists “Punish” You for Saying No
If you’re dealing with a narcissist who punishes you for asserting your needs or saying “no,” protect yourself with understanding that it’s not about you.
Editorial Staff
Dec 8, 20253 min read
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