Many parents drink alcohol in front of their children. But is this okay? And can it result in a loss of custody? The Short Answer The short answer is that parents won’t lose custody simply because they consume alcohol. However, if alcohol becomes a problem, the courts may take action,…
Even though mothers don’t generally have the same amount of influence over their sons that a father may have, mothers with NPD can still have a negative impact on their son’s development if the mother isn’t working on treatment for NPD. If you suspect your ex has NPD, and you…
Narcissistic fathers create unique emotional damage in their daughters, and the relationship between a father with narcissistic personality disorder and his daughters is often much different than the relationship between the narcissistic father and his sons. On the surface, it may even seem as though the daughter has an easier…
Many young boys look up to their fathers as a prime example of what a man should be. This is normal even in father-son relationships where the father does not have narcissistic personality disorder. However, when fathers have NPD, the figure that the young boy is looking up to may…
Some people get divorced and declare that they’ll never get married again. Others do get married again, only to have much higher chance of getting divorced the second time around. If you’ve gotten divorced, it’s so important to make sure you’ve healed from any emotional trauma you may have experienced…
A lot of people say that cheating is an absolute deal breaker. However, a surprising number of people choose to stay in their marriages after the infidelity has been discovered. These couples put in a lot of work in order to save their marriages after infidelity has damaged the relationship….
Let’s settle one thing first: nobody can make your spouse cheat. No matter what the circumstances are, infidelity is a choice. Those who are tempted to cheat have the option to end their marriage before getting into another relationship. Although many people cheat because they have unmet needs and expectations,…
Why do people cheat? Let’s get one thing straight: nobody can make a person cheat. Though it is possible for a person to do things to make their partner tempted to cheat, there is nothing you can do that will make your partner cheat. Regardless of the excuses people make,…
If you’ve been through traumatic experiences due to a relationship with a person suffering from Narcissistic personality disorder or narcissistic traits, you may be wanting revenge. Unfortunately, seeking revenge is probably not the best use of your time. Here’s why. Not Everyone Is a Narcissist Narcissistic personality disorder affects…
What is narcissistic supply? And why do those with narcissistic tendencies need it so much. Validation Junkies Believe it or not, many people suffering from narcissistic personality disorder struggle with a deep insecurities. Those who have NPD often need to lean on others for validation because they cannot validate themselves….
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