my ex is a sociopath or a narcissist — Is he obsessed with his looks? He might be a narcissist.

Is Your Ex A Sociopath Or A Narcissist?

... and how do you know the difference?

YourTango Expert Cindy Holbrook explains the signs for spotting both.

Oz the Great Narcissist & Why You Should Not Date One

Narcissists are harmful to your health. The Wizard of Oz gives you reasons not to date/marry one.

I went to see the new Disney movie, Oz the Great and Powerful, as soon as it came out. I wanted to see it for all the reasons that the millions of people – who paid over $80 million the opening weekend – wanted to see it. But I wanted to see it for personal reasons as well. I wrote a book on the Wizard of Oz (entitled Follow the Yellow Brick Road: How to Change for the Better When Life Gives You Its Worst) and I wanted to see how the Wizard that I wrote about compared to Wizard in the movie … and I did (See Article entitled, Oz the Great and Powerful Relationship

9 Tips For Dealing With Your Crazy, Narcissist Ex

If you want to hold on to a shred of your sanity, read on!

A narcissist may come across as arrogant and selfish. They undermine others to inflate their own sense of self. They truly believe that the world revolves around them. People and things are there for them to use when and if they please. They are unable to show true empathy for others, which make it difficult to maintain a loving, healthy relationship.

The Human Magnet Syndrome (Book Excerpt)

An invisable magnetic attraction force compels us to repeat a pattern of dysfunctional relationships

The Human Magnet Syndrome / The Introduction to the Book About 30 years ago, my dad joked (or so I thought was a joke): “The soul mate of your dreams is gonna become the cellmate of your nightmares.” It takes some of us decades to realize that our parents were actually a lot smarter than we gave them credit for. What I thought was just a flippant and cynical comment would later help to define my understanding of dysfunctional romantic relationships. I would never have guessed that my dad’s off-the-cuff remark would cont

Is Narcissism in the Genes?

A study reveals that niceness - and narcissism - might be in the genes. (http://bit.ly/IIIqXe)

Could we be expecting too much from people who might not be pre-disposed to "niceness"? A study reveals that niceness - and narcissism - might be in the genes. (http://bit.ly/IIIqXe) There is DNA associated with traits that relate to being giving, caring, and responsible. This discovery is affiliated with what Dr. Bonnie talks about in Make Up Don't Break Up, where a person who's loving and caring often has two specific hormones in their genes. Oxytocin - the cuddle hormone - and vasopressin - the risk-taking hormone.

Christie Brinkley Shines While Protecting Herself

If you have a toxic ex-husband, establish a No Contact Rule. Take it literally and use it seriously!

Women who mistakenly loved psychopaths in the past are often made out to be the trouble-makers while the one creating all the drama sits back and grins. These kind of men have an eerie calm and a manipulative edge to them that can be felt once you are aware of them. We should start listening to the women who are trying to explain that. This kind of man is extremely toxic.

Are You Trapped In A Narcissistic Relationship?

If you can go from being adored to devalued in the blink of an eye just because you had the audacity

If you are wondering if yours is a narcissistic relationship, then there are some signs you cannot ignore: If you can go from being adored to devalued in the blink of an eye just because you had the audacity to question anything your partner, lover, friend or business associate said – look out! If this is the first time you question his/her omnipotence, the attack will be instant and fierce, leaving you with a feeling of having been in the way of a freight train.

"I've Been In A Relationship With A Narcissist For Four Years"

My boyfriend abuses, manipulates and cheats on me. How can I get over this experience?

I have been in a relationship with a narcissist for over four years. I didn't realize he was a narcissist until I began to feel as if I was losing my mind about two years ago and sought out therapy. The relationship, or lack thereof, began good, then got very bad and the cycle continued to get progressively worse and littered with emotional abuse.

Why Men With Symmetrical Faces Are More Selfish

Looking for love? Don't go for a Brad Pitt type: He could be a narcissist.

Symmetrical-faced beauties like Brad Pitt, Natalie Portman and George Clooney may be pretty to look at, but according to a new study, they're also more likely to be selfish jerks.

The Narcissist In Love

Narcissists crave perfect romantic love and unquestioning adoration.

You might think that narcissistic people love only themselves, like Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection in the classic Greek myth, but the very opposite is true. The narcissist usually struggles with profound feelings of shame and low self-esteem. The grandiosity you see, the clamoring for admiration is a way to keep all those painful feelings about themselves at bay. How can I have anything to feel ashamed about when I'm so admired and beloved? To bolster themselves and boost their egos, some narcissists crave admiration and envy; others want you to fall in love with them.

How To Spot A D-Bag From His Online Dating Profile

What that online dating profile is really telling you.

I used to set couples up on blind dates, interview them afterward and then report it all to readers. Between studying the applications and conducting the interviews, I learned how to discern facts from what people said about themselves. Below I share with you my top learnings on how to spot the cheap, the players and the narcissists online.

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