No one had a perfect childhood or perfect parents. But some, unfortunately, grew up with a narcissistic parent—a person so focused on themselves that they warped their kids's whole identity and sense ...

Narcissism is often seen as an adult trait, but early signs can manifest in childhood. While it’s normal for children to go through self-centered phases—believing the world revolves around ...

Narcissistic personality disorder is relatively rare, affecting just 1-2% of Americans by some estimates. But having some form of a relationship with someone who has narcissism is not uncommon. The ...

Navigating a relationship with narcissistic parents can be a lifelong challenge. Whether you're just starting to recognize the patterns or have been dealing with them for years, the strategies you ...

Whether or not your child is a narcissist—and whether or not you’re joking—it’s only your own behaviors that you have agency to examine and change. If your adult child bugs you but you can’t not do ...

While it’s true that narcissism is often rooted in insecurity and low self-esteem, there’s no excuse for the toxicity and manipulative dynamics caused by narcissistic behaviors like blame-shifting, ...