Narcissism

Mr. Collins from Pride and Prejudice may exhibit traits of dependent personality disorder, as he relies heavily on the approval and guidance of others, particularly Lady Catherine de Bourgh. However, some may also argue that he shows signs of narcissistic personality disorder given his inflated sense of self-importance and lack of empathy towards others.

Leave. Move out, cut all contact, and build your own life without them. What are you getting out of it? You deserve to be treated with respect and live your own life 24/7. You don't need to deal with his stupid, irrational nonsense.

If you don't get out, you're wasting your life-- the only life you'll ever have. Time is fleeting. Wake up! MOVE!

Unconscious behavior is a broad subject.

It can mean the person is unaware of their actions, their actions are unintended, involuntary, or they lack thought. Unconscious behaviors can arise from elements in your psychological make-up that result from memories, repressed desires, experiences and tendencies learned in childhood that form the underlying influences to behavior. It can also be simply something done without thinking.

An unconscious behavior may range from automatically removing your shoes before entering your own home because it was a rule of your mother's or feeling extremely anxious around certain sounds that you unconsciously connect to unpleasant experiences in the past. An unconscious behavior could be feeling uncomfortable around people of other races for no apparent reason.

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Most normal people have some narcissistic tendencies and those tendencies may come to the fore during times of personal stress. And I do believe that the prevalence of narcissism is higher than the 1 to 2 percent estimated by experts. Narcissism is a spectrum disorder with only a minority of the subjects in the severe malignant narcissistic range -- Think Hitler. I think most normal people strive to sublimate their narcissistic tendencies (selfishness, vanity, pride ) for the greater good of those around them. Narcissists don't seem to have an inner compass that tells them when they are overstepping the boundaries of others. They are to be pitied because they do not even recognize narcissism as a problem.

don't play their games. spiteful people constantly play games and think that you are playing games when your not. Which means that whenever you're happy and upbeat the act very negative and/or mean because they believe that you're happy because you have done something or going to do something to get them back for whatever game they have played unknowingly to you. this is what you do: When they do something spiteful, acknowledge it, let them know that you don't like it and ask them why they did it. they will try to lie about it or bring up something you did that they thought was a "game" that you were playing. When you acknowledge it to them directly it takes away the power from them, and from it hurting you. They will soon realize that you are not playing games or deliberately trying to hurt them or get them back. They will also realize that you will not play the spiteful games with them and you will not put up with it.

Denial is an imagined safety net for those who allow themselves fear. Facing reality is much more productive and clear-headed, yet the 'fear of fear' keeps the timid bottled up. Ride that bicycle!

Yes, some mental disorders can contribute to feelings of hostility and aggression. Conditions such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, and some forms of psychosis can result in increased irritability, anger, and hostility. It's important to seek professional help if experiencing these symptoms to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Do narcissists ever let go of a victim? The answer yes and no. As long as the narc feels you have any intrest in them and you can be manipulated by them such as guilt tripping, feeling sorry for them, will allow them to conjole, or cause any emotions in you whether anger, sympathy, empathy or any attention they will not let go or write you off. Narcs are users period. As long as you are a source of supply for anything they will try and add you to their list of suppliers. The only way to be written off by a narc is if you are replaced with a better source of whatever they were using you for, such as money,sex, service to immediate family members, friends or someone they consider a trophy to enhanse their public image. When with a narc, you will feel like yard dog, taxi driver, money supplier, dildo with a heart beat, door Matt and for all you supply to them will be taken for granted. They are ingrates and feel entitled to all they can get and have no remorse or gratitude.

I am in the middle of trying to end a relationship with a narcissist - I have children so it was very important for me that they know who I am. I realised that he there was something wrong with him after just two dates with him - I told him I was not interested in a relationship with him and he literally 'squared up' to me and said in an extremely aggressive and threatening way that 'he was looking forward to a bit of romance' .....I knew right then that he did not care about my feelings or who I was and I immediately felt 'not separate' from him. I tried to get away from him numerous times but he continually dumped on me how this would affect him and basically would never understand my point of view. I ended up being broken down into marrying him but all the time I purposely kept my feelings and emotions to myself - my anger and resentment. I made vain attempts to try to talk about the relationship but he would become extremely defensive and give 30 different reasons why I was imagining things and why I was mad. I was in 'cope' mode for twenty years. But at the same time I met someone else 'normal' and had a relationship for a year but when it came to deciding what to do I needed to cut loose from my marriage and resolve the problems before engaging in a relationship elsewhere. I legally separated from my narcistic 'ex' but he STILL didn't let go - and then me met another girl - this was the first time in 20 years that I felt 'free' it was a physical sensation of a huge pole being taken from my head and years of anguish and anger and grief came flooding out. I immediately got back on to him and 'showed' myself to him and gave him a choice to come back but all the time wanting to get all the skeletons out and to take back my life - for the next six months and because he didn't have 'control' over me any more - his raging anger came flooding out and his mask slipped in front of my family - EVERYBODY saw exactly what he was like - for 20 years he USED me as a conduit to filter his insecurity and 'nothingness' and now EVERYBODY saw what he was like. When I separated from him I ensured that I manipulated all the money and have bought my house outright and HE lives in rented accommodation. I have the opportunity to build 'normal' relationships with my children and they are seeing now exactly who the 'mental' person is because for years he told them that I was mentally sick and NOW they can see exactly who the sick one is.

I do not understand why I my life I have had to live through this hell and try to escape with some sort of self respect and self esteem. I HATED playing him at his own game but it was the only way I felt that I could survive and expose him and get my life back. I feel that I have reliquished my power and my trust in men and in relationships because of this and I am really a shell of a person compared to what I was before he crossed my path. I felt that 'reducing' him was my only way to survive and to try to breath again but the process to myself and my health was terrible.

I am not sure whether I would advise anyone to try to mess a narcisist up because at the end of the day they do not have the capacity to feel and to empathise - this would have been the ONLY release for me for him to care and to understand and be respectful - but i KNOW that I will NEVER get this from him - I need to learn to give it back to myself and it is a very difficult thing to do after so many years of being smothered and abused.....

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings between manic and depressive episodes. Narcissistic traits refer to having an inflated sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. When someone has both bipolar disorder and narcissistic traits, they may exhibit grandiosity and impulsivity during manic episodes, and lack empathy and exhibit manipulative behavior during both manic and depressive episodes.

Some people may choose to smile during difficult situations as a defense mechanism to mask their true emotions or to try to diffuse tension. Others may have learned to cope with stress or conflict by maintaining a positive outward appearance. It's important to remember that everyone copes with situations differently, and what works for one person may not work for another.

A propulsive liar is someone who lies frequently and without hesitation. They may lie in order to manipulate others, avoid consequences, or enhance their own image. This behavior can be harmful and damaging to relationships.

1. The conscious mind includes everything that we are aware of. This is the aspect of our mental processing that we can think and talk about rationally. A part of this includes our memory, which is not always part of consciousness but can be retrieved easily at any time and brought into our awareness. Freud called this ordinary memory the preconscious.
2. The unconscious mind is a reservoir of feelings, thoughts, urges, and memories that outside of our conscious awareness. Most of the contents of the unconscious are unacceptable or unpleasant, such as feelings of pain, anxiety, or conflict. According to Freud, the unconscious continues to influence our behavior and experience, even though we are unaware of these underlying influences.

When my car was stolen and found later after the thief took it for a joy ride, I felt violated. I felt dirty in the car after that. I sold it as soon as I could. It was not longer mine, it was abused by someone else. I know it just a car, but it was mine.

They are both Cluster B Personality Disorders. They exist on the same spectrum with varying degrees of severity. In a practical sense, they share disregard for the rights and well-being of others.

Online sexual predators can exhibit manipulative behavior to groom and exploit their victims, exhibit predatory behavior such as stalking and coercing their victims, and may use deception to gain trust and access to their victims. They may also demonstrate a lack of empathy towards their victims and use technology to facilitate their predatory behavior.

"Strategist" is not typically considered a standalone personality trait. It usually refers to a skill or a profession that involves thinking critically, planning, and making decisions to achieve specific goals. It may be associated with traits like analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and long-term vision.

It may be helpful to express your concerns about their partner's behavior, using specific examples, and suggest that they seek professional advice or counseling. You should approach the topic with empathy and support, and be prepared for them to react defensively. Ultimately, the decision to label their partner as narcissistic should be left to a mental health professional.

Shame comes from processing events with judgments.

I did "this thing" so I am bad.

Those judgments are generally taught to us and are purely subjective. And even though they are subjective we make them factual in our minds.

To process events without subjective judgment is to be graceful.

So in my opinion, the opposite of shameful behavior is graceful behavior.

Depends if you are an Iranian yourself or not .

So if you are an American or " White Guy" in general ... welcome to heaven ! they will love you as much as they love their own families .

But in case you are an Iranian dude ... get ready for cheating , s@@T talking , and never ending competition , in case you do a business .. may god be with you .

I am an Iranian and I am giving you all my experiences .

Bud's personality traits may include being friendly, outgoing, and adventurous. He is often described as curious, playful, and loyal to his friends.

Some narcissists may become violent, especially when they feel threatened, challenged, or criticized. Their lack of empathy and need for control can make them resort to aggressive or violent behavior to assert power or intimidate others. It's important to be cautious and seek help if you or someone you know is experiencing violence from a narcissist.