Why Is It So Blooming Hard Leaving A Narcissist? by Christine Louis De Canonville Leaving a romantic abusive narcissistic relationship is not like leaving any other abusive relationship, that is because it is so confusing for the victim, both at a cognitive and emotional level. Toxic narcissists, with their antagonistic patterns of abuse, are master manipulators … Read more

BY CHRISTINE LOUIS DE CANONVILLE, MIACP The original article can be found on the author’s website here A NARCISSISTIC RELATIONSHIP IS A MOST DIFFICULT THING TO HANDLE: Without doubt, being in a narcissistic toxic relationship is a most difficult thing to handle, that is because it can be very frustrating and confusing to work out … Read more

Co-Parenting With a Narcissist ​BY CHRISTINE LOUIS DE CANONVILLE, MIACP Christine is a Psychotherapist, Educator, Author and Supervisor of mental health professionals for over 28 years. She was part of a team in the Trauma Unit of St. Brendan’s Psychiatric Hospital, Dublin, and has worked specifically with victims of pathological narcissistic abuse in her private … Read more

KEY POINTS Ghosting is a common rejection strategy in professional and personal situations, because most people fear saying no. Ghosting doesn’t hurt feelings more than outright rejection, but it causes different and meaningful kinds of suffering. We owe each other clarity when we say no, but we don’t have to explain why. Why Ghosting May … Read more

  KEY POINTS Emotionally intelligent people are often magnets for narcissists. Understanding this dynamic can help emotionally intelligent people spot narcissistic tendencies before investing in a relationship. There are four phases of narcissistic manipulation: attraction, feeling small, sabotage, and countering manipulation with kindness. Many emotionally intelligent people often feel as if they are a magnet for narcissists. … Read more

By Sarah Griffiths 27th June 2022 [This article first appeared on at https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220624-why-criticism-lasts-longer-than-praise] Most of us are subjected to insults, sarcastic comments or bad feedback in our everyday lives. But we weren’t built to deal with torrents of criticism. As children we are often told that sticks and stones can break bones, but words can … Read more

Relationship Check Up A healthy relationship means that both members of the couple are… 1. Communicating with each other: Talking about problems without screaming and shouting; listening to each other, and respecting their viewpoint; being willing to adapt, and to sometimes change their mind. 2. Showing respect for one another: Valuing the other person’s culture, … Read more

How touch influences who we are attracted to

09 NOVEMBER 2021|LOVE & SEX

The reason that some people demand attention while others are happier by themselves reveals a little about the inner workings of the romantic, social, and parental relationships we form.

According to Attachment Theory in developmental psychology, our childhood shapes how we seek affection as adults.

Script by Will Park
Animation by Michal Bialozej

Watch Video Here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/reel/video/p0b2xg9c/how-touch-influences-who-we-are-attracted-to?

This article was first published on the BBC website and can be found at https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210414-why-some-narcissists-actually-hate-themselves People who chronically brag and boast are grating – and, at times, repellent. But a surprising truth about narcissists might help us feel unexpected compassion for them. In a world where humility is valued, some of the most grating people … Read more