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Whomever the narcissist perceives to be in competition for scarce Narcissistic Supply (attention) is relegated to the role of the enemy.

To "qualify" as an inverted narcissist, you must CRAVE to be in a relationship with a narcissist, regardless of any abuse inflicted on you by him/her.

An anecdotal look at how narcissism affects children and families.

Many narcissists do not feel responsible for their actions or the harm caused by them. They believe they are the victim, prejudiced and discriminated against by society.

If these - adulation, admiration, attention, fear, respect, applause, affirmation - are not forthcoming, the narcissist demands them, or extorts them.

Living with someone who wants to control or criticize everything can be exhausting. Here are some ways to handle life with a narcissist, while maintaining your well-being.

America's favorite sarcastic narcissist doctor will be returning for his 4th season coming September 25th. We fell in love with Dr. Gregory House, played expertly by English born Hugh Laurie, three years ago and there is no end in sight to the our affair.

Jenna Jameson's "How to make love to a Porn Star" while indeed a fascinating book, is more of a narcissist's tale...

At the turn of the 20th century, the medical profession was busy both waging a war on masturbation and also beginning to profit on treating women for hysteria with the earliest models of vibrators.

The paranoid's conduct is unpredictable and there is no "typical scenario". But experience shows that you can minimise the danger to yourself and to your household by taking some simple steps.

A frank review of what is not working and what will work in combating the threat of terrorism worldwide. The article steps out of the cold war mentality and poses strategic solutions for success in combating this age-old threat.

Pathological narcissism is a pattern of thinking and behaving in adolescence and adulthood, which involves infatuation and obsession with one's self to the exclusion of others.

The concepts of "addiction" and "(pathological) narcissism" were introduced to account for oft-recurring amalgams of behaviors, moods, emotions, and cognitions.

One woman's quest to understand why interracial dating is still a hot topic in this country.

Discusses biological trait theory, the idea that a person's behavior, actions, and personality stem from a group of innate traits and are not affected as strongly by external environment.

Dealing with a narcissistic person is an endless battle. Adding divorce and custody issues makes each day a matter of survival, with no end in sight.

According to Freud and his followers, our psyche is a battlefield between instinctual urges and drives (the id), the constraints imposed by reality on the gratification of these impulses (the ego), and the norms of society (the superego).

As distinct from healthy narcissism which we all possess, pathological narcissism is maladaptive, rigid, persisting, and causes significant distress, and functional impairment.

To be effective, dreams must come equipped with the key to their interpretation. We all seem to possess an intuitive copy of just such a key, uniquely tailored to our needs, to our data and to our circumstances.

Symptoms are the patient's complaints. They are highly subjective and amenable to suggestion and to alterations in the patient's mood and other mental processes. Symptoms are no more than mere indications. Signs, on the other hand, are objective and measurable.

In the hallways of the Smithsonian, two moralists are debating the impeachment of the President of the United States of America.

A sweet musical twist on a tart subject makes a cinematic tongue tingler.

The rising tide of anti-Semitism the world over is universally decried. The proponents of ant-Semitism are cast as ignorant, prejudiced, lawless, and atavistic. Their arguments are dismissed off-handedly.

The United States is one of the last remaining land empires. That it is made the butt of opprobrium and odium is hardly surprising, or unprecedented.

Everyone's dealt with them, no one wants to. But narcissists are everywhere, and chances are, you're working with at least one.

Criss Angel's wife is suing for divorce. She claims that she has been kept a secret to help his career along.

Still not convinced of OJ's guilt? Well, here is evidence untampered with by dumbass L.A. cops or moronic L.A. prosecutors.

Incest is not such a clear-cut matter as it has been made out to be over millennia of taboo.

Scholarly literature, biographical studies of serial killers, as well as anecdotal evidence suggest that serial and mass killers suffer from personality disorders and some of them are also psychotic.

Perhaps the most intriguing character on the hit show "The Office", Dwight Schrute is a man worthy of a closer look. Is he cut from a politician's cloth or merely a nut case?

Exploring the Justifications of Human Cloning from a Philosophical Perspective, Including Both Kantian Ethics and Utilitarianism

This piece explains how our personality traits determine the relationship choices we make and outlines the many personality disorders that present as extreme forms of the characteristics we possess.

Many Christians earnestly believe that the Bible is revealing the future to them, a future that is near and which they will see in their lifetimes. But it isn't.

Could We Be the Most Arrogant Generation Yet?

Blackberry's Red Pearl is quite a sensation, and rightly so. This may be the perfect communication device.

Ever been around someone who is just so into themselves that nothing else around them matters?

I am intrigued by the customs practised in this world by the many nationalities in far away and mysterious lands

Are you never quite sure of what to say to single mothers? Have you inadvertently said something insensitive to a single mother in your life? There's time to remedy your faux pas! This how-to article explains how.

Based on a popular Japanese supernatural novels, Ghost Hunt manga outing is a glacially paced exercise. A group of teenage paranormal investigators, psychics and exorcists set out to document mysterious incidents

You think you are in love. And you may well be. As the relationship progresses it becomes apparently clear to you that, unfortunately, the one you love is not reciprocating those feelings toward you. Your partner is, in fact, in love...only it's with themselves.

Britney Spears was once the leading pop singer of the day until becoming a wife and mother of two children. Here are some ideas to help her begin a New Year that will end in a better outcome.

You never know what kind of junk will come tumbling out when Paris Hilton opens her mouth. Here are her top 10 most memorable lines.

When Melissa Deskovic and I wrote SWIMMING WITH SHARKS, we never imagined that we would be getting a record deal from Conquer the World Records for an audio book version of our book. Our record is slated to be released on October 25th, 2006.

Single women age 40 and older face challenges in finding viable, strong relationships with men. Learning to avoid some types of men may help them find the right ones.

A lot of people think that Smurfs are "true blue" children's entertainment. They fail to consider the seamy underbelly of these tiny half-naked Belgians.

The hit musical Rent returns to Boston for another run, testing the show's talent and stamina.

A definition of the Artful Snob, and why it is important to identify and steer clear of this destructive personality

I caught up with filmmaker Mary Harron ("American Psycho", "I Shot Andy Warhol") at this year's Provincetown International Film Festival. She shares her thoughts on the subject of her upcoming biopic "The Notorious Bettie Page" (opening this spring).

If we take a look at the individual that is embracing the metrosexual lifestyle, we will begin to take notice that these men are not attaching themselves to societal norms for their gender.