https://www.psychologytoday.com/us Using science to understand and improve relationships. en-US 30 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:45:56 -0400 Thu, 28 May 2026 03:38:58 -0400 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201809/9-things-everyone-should-understand-about-echoists A new concept, echoism, captures an experience many people have had no words for. Echoists are uncomfortable with praise and are drawn to narcissistic partners. Sound familiar? Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:45:56 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1119711 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201802/what-everyone-should-know-about-covert-abusers Covert abuse is very real. And some personalities are more apt to perpetrate it. Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:15:33 -0500 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1111997 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201712/whats-the-single-greatest-danger-of-covert-narcissism Covert narcissists can be dangerous, but you might be surprised at the reasons why. Mon, 18 Dec 2017 17:28:27 -0500 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1109805 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201703/patient-in-chief Diagnosing Donald Trump from afar comes with a cost—including further dividing the country. Understand the debate and the one way we might heal as a nation. Thu, 16 Mar 2017 19:09:17 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1100315 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201609/8-common-long-lasting-effects-narcissistic-parenting Being raised by a narcissistic parent can have profound and lasting effects. Fri, 30 Sep 2016 09:29:54 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1094508 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201607/4-keys-to-leaving-a-bad-relationship So you’ve decided to leave a bad relationship, but something keeps pulling you back. Here are four strategies to leave for good. Wed, 20 Jul 2016 09:54:41 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1092183 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201606/do-narcissists-really-feel-great-about-themselves Previous research suggests that narcissists have extremely high self-esteem. But is that simply illusion? Sun, 26 Jun 2016 08:48:59 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1091276 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201603/the-secret-spotting-subtle-narcissists Some narcissists keep their inflated view of themselves under wraps. But one thing always gives them away. Sat, 19 Mar 2016 15:35:29 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1087397 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201602/the-5-most-dangerous-myths-about-narcissism-part-2 Steer clear of any book, blog or video that tries to convince you of anything even approaching these ideas about narcissism. Wed, 17 Feb 2016 06:38:19 -0500 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1086076 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201601/the-5-most-dangerous-myths-about-narcissism-part-1 You may think you know all there is to know about narcissism. But you’d be surprised by how many of your most cherished ideas turn out to be just plain wrong. Sat, 16 Jan 2016 10:01:10 -0500 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1084718 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201509/a-psychologists-open-letter-to-us-voters Campaigns are underway to help convince Americans who they should vote for. Which potential leaders and their actions deserve your praise? Thu, 17 Sep 2015 19:03:55 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1079973 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201508/one-simple-way-to-protect-yourself-from-narcissists Narcissistic family members may make you want to run for the hills, but sometimes leaving isn't an option or just causes more problems. Here's an easy alternative. Wed, 19 Aug 2015 20:25:14 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1078776 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201508/10-ways-spot-and-cope-any-narcissist Most people, even those narcissistic enough to be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, won't strut about insulting you at the start of a relationship. If they did, no one would fall in love with them. In these videos, you'll learn to recognize--and cope--with all forms of narcissism, no matter how subtle they might be. Mon, 03 Aug 2015 18:47:51 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1078130 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201507/the-narcissism-test What's your score on the narcissism test? Tue, 21 Jul 2015 06:59:13 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1077560 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201507/can-abuse-be-invisible-0 All abuse has a legacy. If we want to end emotional abuse, we can start by educating people about what it is and how it works. Sun, 12 Jul 2015 09:26:00 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1077219 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201507/why-it-s-hard-leave-narcissists If we decide someone who’s clearly unwilling to change isn’t all that bad simply because we see flashes of genuine caring and tenderness, we’re bound to become mired in confusion. And then we're really stuck. So what's the way out? Wed, 08 Jul 2015 17:51:29 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1077043 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201506/how-avoid-raising-narcissist Praise doesn't create narcissists. Here's what does. Fri, 05 Jun 2015 07:49:32 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1075672 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201504/why-we-need-stop-throwing-the-narcissist-label-around Here's the truth about narcissism and narcissists—and why we need to stop, take a breath, and think carefully before we use either word as an insult. Sun, 12 Apr 2015 15:26:07 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1073523 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201504/3-big-obstacles-change-and-how-overcome-them Recently, Justin Bieber’s been trying to overhaul his image. Reception has been mixed, mostly because some people doubt the sincerity of his efforts, but his attempts, as well as the skepticism surrounding them, have highlighted a truth that resonates for us all: It’s really hard to change. Here's why—and what you can do about it. Thu, 09 Apr 2015 14:02:02 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:1073386 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romance-redux/201406/7-strategies-dealing-the-narcissist-in-your-life Be prepared with these research-backed methods for figuring out when there’s hope—and when there isn’t. Thu, 05 Jun 2014 09:39:39 -0400 Craig Malkin Ph.D. psychologytoday.com:152226