A narcissistic personality is often “balanced” by a codependent personality. As mentioned above, narcissists are typically men. These men often marry codependent women. (I discuss codependency here on my blog.) Narcissists expect their partners to…
A narcissist is defined as a person who always has a grandiose sense of self. They often have a sense of entitlement and expect to be admired by others despite lacking empathy for anyone else.
Depression is a common but serious mental health condition that can impact anyone. While many people know about the general definition and signs and symptoms of depression, few know about the various forms and levels of depression.
What first comes to mind when you think of the word "mesh"? Mesh is often used to describe strands or woven fabric that are interlaced similarly to a web or net.
When you were in school, you would study to make sure you knew the material before going into a test. When you wanted to get better at a skill like playing an instrument, public speaking, or playing a sport, you would practice.
All in all, though you may think that you know what is best for the person you love. Yet, caretaking inevitably becomes manipulative over time. Are you so invested in their problems that you use "advice" to control and drive your interactions?
Therapists and researchers have made many gains in understanding mental illnesses in the last century. The mental health community has come a very long way from the early days of insane asylums and electroshock.