‘Narcissism’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 2

Q: I have been dating a wonderful man for 2 1/2 years. He treats me better than I have ever had anyone treat me in my life. After we moved in together and things were very serious, I found out that he is married and has two children I never knew about. He promised that [...]

Q: I am considering ending a relationship with a friend of almost 10 years, because I’m worried he may have an incurable mental disorder. “Friend” is misleading, as our relationship has been semi-sexual and… not very friendly. He seems to be completely self-absorbed, emotionally retarded (not displaying emotions), lacking remorse and empathy, incapable of intimacy [...]

Q: I’m sure that my partner (no, we don’t live together) has BPD. Although we have great fun together when things are fine, the last five and a half years have been filled with endless arguments and angry outbursts on his part. He is never at fault and can’t be seen to look bad in [...]

Q: Do parents really love their children? I am asking this because my father stopped talking to me a couple of years ago and I still don’t know why. I live with my mother, but we’re not close. She’s been having an affair with our married friend for years and she doesn’t want to talk [...]

Q: Is my friend a narcissist? I have a friend who is good looking and intelligent. She is entertaining and popular. However I have noticed some things about her. She likes to be surrounded by people who think highly of her. She attaches a lot of importance to success, intelligence or appearance when looking for [...]