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Ramani Durvasula
licensed clinical psychologist and author of Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Your Guide To Distinguishing Real-Deal Narcissists from Mere Narcissistic Moods
Okay, let's face it, we all have narcissistic tendencies. Here are three steps to tell whether those make you a real-deal narcissist.
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What Is Gaslighting, Really? How To Tell if It’s Happening to You and Protect Yourself
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that leads a victim to doubt what they know to be true. Here's how it happens and how to respond.
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The Case for *Not* Cutting Your Narcissistic Best Friend Out of Your Life
My relationship with my narcissistic friend is tough, but constant. Here, psychologists advise how to handle being friends with a narcissist.
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How To Spot a Narcissist’s Flying Monkey (aka Henchman) and Protect Yourself From Gaslighting Messages
Believe it or not, a narcissist doesn't come into power on their own. Here's how to fend off their flying monkeys and henchmen.
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Heads Up, You Might Be Sexting a Narcissist—Here Are 4 Ways To Tell, According to Psychologists
Narcissism can rear its head in sexual settings, like sexting. Here are the most common signs that the person you're sexting is a narcissist.
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