Clinical narcissism can evolve into aggressive or malignant narcissism, a trait of abusive psychopaths. Those with narcissistic personality disorder lack concern for others and seek to exploit them for personal gain. Aggressive narcissism is characterized by a compulsion to hurt and manipulate others, and can manifest in various ways. Research indicates that men and those […]
Pathological narcissism is a severe form of narcissism that can harm the sufferer’s life. It is diagnosed when narcissistic traits make a normal lifestyle impossible. Narcissists often lack empathy and struggle to maintain healthy relationships, and the disorder may stem from a lack of normal bonding with caregivers. Narcissists are often unaware of their condition […]
Narcissism and cheating in relationships are often linked, as narcissists pursue sexual conquests for ego validation and may use infidelity to punish their partners. They typically cheat repeatedly, believing they have every right to do so, and are often incapable of true emotional closeness. Many experts believe that narcissism and cheating in a relationship are […]
- 1
- 2
