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What is healthy self-love? Psychology experts and philosophers have long debated the question.
John William Waterhouse, Echo and Narcissus, 1903.
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The myth of Narcissus – the beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection – has inspired poets, artists and psychoanalysts.
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Christopher Lasch’s sharp-tonged a critique of American society was a product of its time, but has things to say about the present.
Sexism, harassment and bullying are rife in the UK’s Red Arrows.
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Elite groups often become trapped in echo chambers.
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Politics is about appearances as much as policy. But it’s possible to make an informed judgment about political leaders, if we know what to look for.
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Far from a touchy-feely community, research shows online platforms such as Airbnb tend to strengthen users’ narcissism and class biases.
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The internet can’t seem to agree on how many ‘types’ of narcissist there are. Some websites list as few three, while others list 14.
There’s a fine balance between confidence and humility.
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There is a link between huge amounts of parental attention and the development of narcissistic traits in children.
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Research reveals individuals that score high for vulnerable narcissism are likely to present themselves inauthentically while online dating.
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Some would suggest the solution is simple: cut ties with the parent, limit contact, rid your life of this difficult relationship. But this is often not realistic.
There is a major distinction between healthy and pathological narcissism.
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Narcissistic abuse in relationships can take the form of extreme emotional abuse. Yet both the victim and the abuser may have difficulty recognizing it.
Keeping your eyes and ears open can keep you from falling for the antics of a dark personality.
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Narcissists, psychopaths and Machiavellians, oh my. These antagonistic personality types can make life hard for the people around them. Here are five tips for how to deal with them at work.
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Narcissism among young people is often associated with selfies and showing off on social media, but it can also take the form of religious expression or fanaticism.
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It’s common to hear ex-lovers or friends and politicians described as ‘narcissists’. But what does this really mean and when it is a problem?
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Narcissism and belief in conspiracy theories may be among the factors that motivate people to buy cryptocurrencies.
You may have psychopathic traits, too.
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Researchers used to believe people with ‘dark personalities’ had empathy deficits, but new research is challenging that.
The village of Westport, Ont., northeast of Kingston, is like many vibrant rural communities in Canada that deserve to be heard on election day.
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Whether Canada is able to address the most pressing challenges of the next several generations requires the full participation and support of rural people and places.
Not all narcissists are loud.
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Some narcissists want to feel included in by the group whereas others don’t really care.
People who think they are superior have no qualms about attacking those they regard as inferior.
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A meta-analysis of 437 studies found that egomaniacs aren’t just a bummer – they can be dangerous, too.
People with narcissistic and psychopathic traits have a strong desire for dominance and are disproportionately common in leadership positions.
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Why companies (and political parties) should screen leadership candidates for psychopathy and narcissism.