Understanding Narcissism

Personality Disorders

Which Personality Disorders Are the Best and Worst Matches?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on June 5, 2023

Have you ever wondered whether a couple in which both people have personality disorders could work long-term? Here are the worst and best romantic matches.

Have you ever wondered whether a couple in which both people have personality disorders could work long-term? Here are the worst and best romantic matches.

Personality Disorders

How Do Borderline Mothers Compare to Narcissistic Mothers?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on May 15, 2023

Find out how each of these personality disorders could affect a woman’s ability to mother her children.

Find out how each of these personality disorders could affect a woman’s ability to mother her children.

Sleep

How to Use Gestalt Therapy to Interpret Dreams

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on April 1, 2023

If you wish to understand your dreams, this simple-to-understand Gestalt therapy method can help you decipher the unconscious meaning of their symbols.

If you wish to understand your dreams, this simple-to-understand Gestalt therapy method can help you decipher the unconscious meaning of their symbols.

Narcissism

Don't Make This Common Mistake With Your Narcissistic Mate

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on March 17, 2023

Are you wondering why your narcissistic mate acts bored or angry when you try to talk about your feelings?

Are you wondering why your narcissistic mate acts bored or angry when you try to talk about your feelings?

Mating

The Sofa Theory of Dating

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on February 25, 2023

Are you single and having trouble finding an appropriate romantic partner? This simple and practical method can help you be more successful.

Are you single and having trouble finding an appropriate romantic partner? This simple and practical method can help you be more successful.

Relationships

Why Do I Feel Addicted to My Ex?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on January 7, 2023

Have you found that your ability to function has diminished since your breakup? The concept of "self-object" helps us understand why this might happen.

Have you found that your ability to function has diminished since your breakup? The concept of "self-object" helps us understand why this might happen.

Narcissism

How to Tell if Your Date Will Be a Toxic Mate

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on December 1, 2022

Use this simple method to discover which people are likely to have a negative impact on your life.

Use this simple method to discover which people are likely to have a negative impact on your life.

Personality

How to Get Someone with Schizoid Personality Disorder to Open Up

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on November 3, 2022

If you want your schizoid friend to open up, you need to create interpersonal trust. Here are some tips that can help you signal that you are a safe person to allow closer.

If you want your schizoid friend to open up, you need to create interpersonal trust. Here are some tips that can help you signal that you are a safe person to allow closer.

Narcissism

Have You Been the Victim of Narcissistic Car Drama?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on October 21, 2022

Personal Perspective: If you have ever been trapped in a car with a narcissist during a fight and were threatened with being left by the side of the road, this article is for you.

Personal Perspective: If you have ever been trapped in a car with a narcissist during a fight and were threatened with being left by the side of the road, this article is for you.

Narcissism

What Should I Do If I Run into My Narcissistic Ex?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on September 12, 2022

If you are trying to heal after a bad breakup with a narcissistic partner, it can be very upsetting to unexpectedly run into him. Here are some suggestions about what to do.

If you are trying to heal after a bad breakup with a narcissistic partner, it can be very upsetting to unexpectedly run into him. Here are some suggestions about what to do.

Narcissism

The Women Who Wish Their Abusive Narcissistic Mate Would Die

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on July 31, 2022

Many women comfort themselves with the "widow fantasy" instead of a divorce.

Many women comfort themselves with the "widow fantasy" instead of a divorce.

Procrastination

Why Do People with Borderline PD Procrastinate?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on July 10, 2022

Wondering why people with borderline personality disorder struggle with procrastination? Underlying traumatic feelings start to surface when they try to pursue their real goals.

Wondering why people with borderline personality disorder struggle with procrastination? Underlying traumatic feelings start to surface when they try to pursue their real goals.

Narcissism

Why Do Narcissists Date Younger Women?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on June 17, 2022

If you are wondering why narcissistic men often date much younger women, the answer is simple. They are valued as status-enhancers.

If you are wondering why narcissistic men often date much younger women, the answer is simple. They are valued as status-enhancers.

Personality

Why Do I Keep Regressing After I Make Therapeutic Progress?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on May 18, 2022

Are you frustrated by your slow progress or regressions in psychotherapy? What you call a failure is actually a necessary part of many successful therapies.

Are you frustrated by your slow progress or regressions in psychotherapy? What you call a failure is actually a necessary part of many successful therapies.

Narcissism

5 Harsh Truths About Narcissistic Love

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on April 28, 2022

Narcissistic love cannot last because narcissists cannot truly love anyone. Once the courtship is over, they will devalue you.

Narcissistic love cannot last because narcissists cannot truly love anyone. Once the courtship is over, they will devalue you.

Narcissism

Do Narcissists Feel Guilty About Abusing Loved Ones?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on March 19, 2022

The unfortunate truth is that if you love a narcissist, eventually, you will be abused by your lover, and they will not feel guilty about it.

The unfortunate truth is that if you love a narcissist, eventually, you will be abused by your lover, and they will not feel guilty about it.

Narcissism

What Is a Narcissistic Collapse?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on February 26, 2022

Are you wondering what it takes to stop a confident, high-achieving narcissist from functioning? Here are some situations that make narcissists feel totally inadequate.

Are you wondering what it takes to stop a confident, high-achieving narcissist from functioning? Here are some situations that make narcissists feel totally inadequate.

Narcissism

How Can I Explain the Impact of Narcissistic Abuse on Me?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on January 6, 2022

Have you been narcissistically abused by a mate? Here is how to explain what happened.

Have you been narcissistically abused by a mate? Here is how to explain what happened.

Narcissism

How Can Narcissists Claim to Be Both Heroes and Victims?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on November 30, 2021

Are you puzzled why the narcissist who abused you now claims to be your victim? Narcissists' need to be seen as special can be satisfied by being either a hero or a martyr.

Are you puzzled why the narcissist who abused you now claims to be your victim? Narcissists' need to be seen as special can be satisfied by being either a hero or a martyr.

Relationships

Why Did They Leave Me and Why Do They Want Me Back Now?

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on November 15, 2021

Were you in love and looking forward to a happy future when you unexpectedly got dumped? Here is what may have been going on with your lover and why he or she now wants you back.

Were you in love and looking forward to a happy future when you unexpectedly got dumped? Here is what may have been going on with your lover and why he or she now wants you back.