The term "narcissist" often brings to mind the loud, boastful personality, but a far more dangerous type operates in the ...

No matter how rude and mean his children were being, my husband couldn’t man up. He’d say, “I don’t want to alienate them by ...

Dear Eric: I am ashamed to admit it, but I hate my three stepchildren. The daughter is the prime antagonist. Let’s call her ...

Many of us may casually refer to someone as a narcissist without realising that it can be a severe condition that extends far ...

Narcissists are often manipulative and lack empathy. If someone in your life is one, don't take their behavior personally and set boundaries.

*Family gatherings can become emotionally draining when a relative with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is involved. Marked by an inflated sense of self and a lack of empathy, NPD often ...

Maybe they take the dog out for a walk, just as they promised. Maybe they drive you to the airport at 4 a.m. Maybe they get you a really nice birthday gift. These acts of kindness when coming from a ...

Looking back, the signs were obvious: an extreme need for control, a pathological tendency to exaggerate and an almost comical sense of superiority. My family member claimed to know more than everyone ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Talking to a narcissist—whose behavior is characterized by grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, ...

To outsiders, your dad is a larger-than-life social magnet who attracts people from all walks of life. Or your mom is the perfect woman, always looking to please and juggling everything with ease. But ...

We asked experts for books to help people understand narcissistic personality disorder. By Hope Reese When Supriya McKenna was ending her marriage, she turned to a psychologist for advice. Dr. McKenna ...