Narcissist: Toxic People, Codependency, and Dark Psychology in Relationships

By Taylor Hench

This book consists of two titles, which are the following:



Book 1: If you’ve been looking for a book about narcissism, you probably already have an idea of what it is. Still, we’ll define it in this book before we start expanding on the intricate details of such a personality. In part, because there are so many myths about it and the term gets tossed around like a diaper into a trash been, while most people don’t realize what it is all about.


Moreover, there are other aspects of narcissism that need to be addressed. For instance, other personality disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, are sometimes linked to narcissism; and susceptible or vulnerable narcissism is very different from grandiose narcissism. And yet, despite its many unattractive traits, many people are definitely charmed by the charisma of a narcissist.


These topics are all very fascinating, so please, take the time to study them a bit.



Book 2: How do you recognize a narcissist?


What are the symptoms of narcissism?


Are there different types of narcissists?


These and many other questions will be addressed. Narcissism in students, in children, and in others will be laid out and explained in further detail. There are many things to learn about narcissism, so become familiar with it now!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Efalon Acies
• Release date: Aug 13, 2020
• ISBN: 9788835878117

Book preview

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Chapter 1: Narcissism Defined

Narcissists have a prominent place in the popular imagination, and the label narcissist is widely deployed to refer to individuals who appear too full of themselves. There has also a growing sense that narcissism is on the rise all over the world, especially amongst youths, though most psychological research doesn't support that notion.

Narcissism is properly seen on a spectrum. The quality is usually dispersed in the population, with most people scoring close to the middle, and some at either extreme. The Narcissistic Personality Stock (NPI), developed by Robert Raskin and Calvin S. Hall in 1979, is the most commonly used step of the trait. Scores vary from 0 to 40, with the average tending to fall in the low to mid-teens. Healthy individuals who score somewhat higher might be perceived as exceptionally lovely, particularly on the first encounter, but eventually seem just as if they are vain. Such individuals could have uncomfortable or demanding personal encounters, but still have a fundamentally healthy character.

The Qualities of Narcissism

It's easy to describe a person who spends a bit of time talking about her career or who never ever appears to doubt himself as a narcissist, but the characteristic is more complex than that. Narcissism does not always represent a surplus of self-esteem or of insecurity; more accurately, it encompasses a hunger for gratitude or appreciation, a desire to be the focal point, and an expectancy of special treatment reflecting perceived higher status. Surprisingly, research finds, most highly narcissistic people typically readily admit to an consciousness that they are more self-centered. A high level of narcissism, not remarkably, can be harmful in romantic, familial, or expert relationships.

How do I spot a narcissist?

Narcissism is defined by a grand sense of self-importance, an absence of empathy for others, a real need for excessive admiration, and the belief that one is special and deserving of unique treatment. If you come across a person who regularly displays these behaviors, you might be handling a highly narcissistic individual.

What's the distinction between narcissism and pathological narcissism?

Pathological narcissism, or narcissistic personality disorder, is unusual: It influences an approximated 1 percent of the population, a prevalence that has not changed since clinicians began measuring it. The disorder is thought when narcissistic characteristics impair an individual's daily performance. That dysfunction normally triggers tension in relationships as a result of the pathological narcissist's lack of empathy. It could also manifest as antagonism, sustained by grandiosity and attention-seeking. In seeing themselves as remarkable, the pathological narcissist naturally views everybody else as inferior and may be intolerant of disagreement or questioning.

Do narcissists know that they are narcissists?

If you really wonder whether someone is a narcissist, it could be best just to ask. It's generally assumed that people either don't realize that they're narcissists, or deny it to stay away from an obstacle to their identity. But in research using the so-called Single-Item Narcissism Scale, people who replied agreeably to the single question, Are you a narcissist? were even more likely than others to score highly on narcissism on the 40-question Narcissistic Personality Inventory.

How to Deal with a Narcissist

Browsing a relationship with a narcissist can be deeply aggravating and upsetting. In their mission for control and appreciation, narcissistic people could manipulate and make use of others, damaging their self-confidence and even aiming to change their sense of reality. Arguing with a narcissist about their action typically shows useless. A more successful resolution is to establish boundaries and emotionally distance yourself. Recognize that you could not be able to control your emotions about an individual, but you can manage how you respond to them. Cutting ties with a conceited partner, family member, or boss might become the best if not the only resolution. In that process, it's helpful to review the qualities of the individual to keep from finding oneself in comparable scenarios in the future.

What are the strategies to handle a narcissist?

Acknowledging your aggravation, valuing where the conduct originates from, and declining to lose your own sense of purpose when a narcissist takes center stage are key techniques, to name a few. Scientists who categorize narcissists as either susceptible or grandiose contend that particular approaches are required for each type.

How do I handle a narcissistic boss?

Manage your expectations, align your successes with your boss's, draw limits, and do not try to argue, validate, or explain yourself. Those and other tactics can help you navigate a narcissist in the work environment.

Are narcissists effective leaders?

Narcissists tend to have an extreme drive for power, attention, and affirmation, which might benefit them in projects for business management or political leadership. Once in charge, however, they might focus more on self-promotion and the suppression of opposition than advancing an organization's goals and their lack of empathy cultivates little loyalty.

Narcissism in Relationships

A narcissist's desire to elicit appreciation and praise, specifically from more romantic partners, usually makes them lovely and charming, characteristics which can rapidly spark a love. But their inherent deficit of empathy could prevent them from comprehending a partner's inner world and developing a fulfilling long-term relationship.

It's nearly impossible for individuals with narcissistic personality disorder to truly fall in love and build a trusting, equal partnership. Such a person could try to establish strict rules in a relationship and effort to isolate a new partner from loved ones, among other disturbing habits.

Why so narcissists make

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