Why Your Success Threatens a Narcissist
Oprah once said, “When you succeed, you make enemies. It’s part of the territory.” For narcissists, though, your success doesn’t just bother them — it threatens them. It shakes their fragile sense of control and self-worth. I’ve experienced this personally. Years ago,...
What to Expect from a Narcissistic Employee
You’ve just brought on what seemed like a dream hire. He’s smart, confident, and charming. He gave all the answers you were looking for in his interview. You felt certain he’d be a strong addition to the team. But once he settles in, that charisma...
5 Word-for-Word Comebacks That Shut Down Narcissists Instantly
Have you ever walked away from an argument with a narcissist thinking, “Ugh, I wish I had said this”? I’ve been there — frozen in shock, wondering how someone could twist my words so completely. Narcissists are masters of manipulation, gaslighting, and blame-shifting....
Why Narcissists Fight for Custody (And It’s Not About the Kids)
He’s the perfect dad. He’s always posting pictures on social media of himself with the kids at sports games, splash pads, and swings at the playground. He’s the fun dad everyone loves to be around. Or so it looks like from the outside. Behind the...
The Secrets Narcissists Don’t Want You to Know (That You Can Use to Win!)
Hi, I’m Rebecca Zung — and if you’ve been dealing with a narcissist, especially in a negotiation or legal battle, then you’re in the right place. I’ve spent over 20 years as an attorney and narcissist negotiation expert, and I’ve seen it all. The manipulation,...
How to Handle a “Nice-Guy” Narcissist
The nice guy: he’s charming, generous, and humble. You notice he even sometimes puts himself down in favor of others. He’s a little shy but quick to show empathy for others. You’re inexplicably drawn to him. But once you’re in deeper, red flags...
How Introverts Should Deal with a Narcissistic Ex-Spouse
If you’re an introvert, you’re familiar with the need to get away from people and conversations for a while. You need to recharge on your own. Coming home from a party, even one where you had a great time, can feel like a relief. But when you’re...
Resolving Workplace Conflict with Healthy Communication
Some people are lucky enough to have their dream job. They love what they do, they love their coworkers, they love their office. Everyone gets along wonderfully. But the reality for many of us, even if we love our jobs, is that conflict will arise in the workplace at...