Abusive relationships often escalate in intensity when a victim tries to become healthy by setting boundaries and practicing self-care, and/or ending the relationship. If you’re in an abusive relationship with a narcissist, borderline, histrionic, dependent, paranoiac or psychopath (i.e., high-conflict personalities that are often abusive in their intimate relationships) don’t be surprised if your abuser […]
Do Narcissists Get Better with Age?
A frequent question in my counseling practice and from website subscribers is “Do narcissists and borderlines get better with age?” Another common question is, “What happens when they get old and are no longer attractive?” These are understandable questions. The latter is a form of anticipatory schadenfreude. The former is a common part of the […]
Is It Okay to Call your Ex Crazy?
Men’s Divorce website recently published an article, Stop Calling your Ex Crazy, admonishing men who describe their ex as crazy. In many divorces, even divorces with non-personality disordered individuals, emotions can run high. Oftentimes, there’s anger, sadness, disappointment, resentment, bitterness and a desire to hurt one’s former “soul mate.” It’s to be expected, at least […]