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Narcissistic Personality & Psychopathy Red Flags – Competition

By Rhonda Freeman, PhD

Narcissist Psychopath Neuroinstincts

Unfortunately, many with narcissistic and psychopathic traits are competitive in interactions. The competition might be demonstrated when they spontaneously describe themselves (i.e., “I’m a winner” | “I have a very high IQ.”).

Filed Under: Abusers Tagged With: abuse, Abuser, dating a narcissist, domestic violence, narcissist, personality, red flags, toxic relationship

Narcissists – Insecurity Hidden Behind a Veil of Strength

By Rhonda Freeman, PhD

People with narcissistic personality disorder are simultaneously fragile and arrogant. It can be such an odd display to witness this blend of traits in action. Their arrogance can come across as someone who is very strong, powerful in character, and hence would make a great leader. But the reality is, the reverse is usually true. […]

Filed Under: Abusers Tagged With: Abuser, dating a narcissist, narcissist, personality, red flags, signs of a narcissist, toxic, toxic relationship

Three Personality Traits That Increase Vulnerability to Unhealthy or Toxic Partners

By Rhonda Freeman, PhD

Does it feel like you attract the same kind of partner again and again? One that does not add value to your life or enhance your personal growth, but rather one that leads you straight to the therapists’ office. Let’s look at certain personality characteristics that may attract unsavory characters into your life. Survivors of […]

Filed Under: The Relationship Tagged With: abuse, attachment, boundaries, empathy, love, Manipulation, narcissist, personality, traits

Retaliation & Revenge | Aftermath of Narcissistic & Psychopathic Abuse

By Rhonda Freeman, PhD

Anger in the Aftermath of a Narcissistic Relationship (c) All Rights Reserved The aftermath of narcissistic abuse will often include feelings of anger. Angry that they are disordered; angry that they had the arrogance/audacity/ hatred to abuse you; angry that they possibly wasted years of your life; angry that you need to heal simply for loving […]

Filed Under: Survivors Tagged With: abuse, anger, angry, Antisocial, brain, breakup, domestic violence, dopamine, narcissist, personality, psychopath, Retaliation, Revenge

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not – Psychopathy, Narcissistic Personality, and Safe, Loving Relationships

By Rhonda Freeman, PhD

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not – Psychopathy, Narcissistic Personality, and Safe, Loving Relationships © 2016 NeuroInstincts | All Rights Reserved No Unauthorized Reproduction Permitted in any form One of the most disheartening realities I have encountered as a personality educator is victim shaming and blaming. When you are a survivor or someone who […]

Filed Under: The Relationship Tagged With: breakup, love, narcissist, personality, psychopath, relationship

Narcissistic & Psychopathic Relationships – Blindsiding and Discarding

By Rhonda Freeman, PhD

The Disrespectful, Hateful, Flippant Breakup © 2016 Rhonda Freeman, PhD | All Rights Reserved Control, rudeness, and disdain will often replace the red hot, all-consuming attraction (‘love’) they have for their partners.  This is one of many hallmarks of a narcissistic and psychopathic relationship. In relationships with individuals with psychopathy and narcissism, no one is more important than they […]

Filed Under: The Relationship Tagged With: abuse, blindside, married to a psychopath, narcissist, personality, psychopath, psychopath abuse recovery, psychopathic relationship, signs of psychopathy

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