28 Most Glaring Traits of a Female Narcissist

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Do you know a woman who is self-absorbed, often cruel, jealous, and critical?

She may be a narcissist.

Female narcissists are often overlooked.

Because they exhibit some of the same behaviors as typical teenage girls, female narcissists can go unnoticed and be passed off for simply being a “mean girl” — or a grown woman.

It's often assumed that mean girls grow out of their bad behaviors. However, habits like gossiping, excluding other people, and sabotaging relationships can be more common among females with existing narcissistic traits.

Dominant females who are narcissists are almost as threatening as their male counterparts, but females have a certain protection through stereotypes such as “sweet young girl,” a “nurturing mother,” and the “kind little grandma.”

No one thinks the sweet older woman can be vindictive, menacing, and ruthless.

Nor do people expect mothers to be so self-centered that they are willing to abandon or abuse their own children.

The difference between a female and a male narcissist is that females tend to be in competition with other females for superiority, while male narcissists use their charm and appearance to meet their goals.

The truth is, female narcissists never “grow out” of their childhood behaviors.

Instead, they develop more effective aggressive behaviors in their adult years, using their manipulative traits to employ their selfish agendas and to exploit other people.

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21 Disrespectful Husband Quotes To Reinforce What You Should Never Tolerate

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The disrespectful spouse quotes in this post are a call to action.

No woman should feel obligated to stay with a guy because he hasn’t physically abused her (yet). 

If you’re not married to him, you can say, “Stop disrespecting your wife!” though you might not expect much to change.

He may not even see his behavior that way.  Or he may not care. 

But why is he like this? 

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11 Narcissist Gaslighting Examples And Toxic Phrases They Always Use

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Do you know someone who always makes you feel like you're the one in the wrong, no matter what? 

Chances are, you're dealing with a narcissist.

Narcissists are masters of manipulation, and they use a technique called gaslighting to make their victims doubt their own sanity.

It’s valuable to read examples of narcissistic gaslighting and learn the toxic words they often use so you recognize what’s going on as soon as possible. 

If you see these behaviors in someone close to you, it's time to make some changes to protect yourself from further harm.

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15 Top Warning Signs Of A Self-Centered and Self-Absorbed Person

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Is there a self-absorbed person in your life?

Let's say you've been in a relationship for a few months, and you begin to notice your new boyfriend spends a lot of time talking about himself and his accomplishments.

Your beautiful new girlfriend looks around every room she enters.

Full of herself, she waits for heads to turn and admiring looks to come her way.

When you share a success or an exciting event in your life, inevitably the conversation turns to their self-absorption with their achievements or more thrilling adventures.

He or she is a self-centered person.

It has become a one-man or one-woman show in which your partner is the leading character, and you are merely the supporting cast or cheering audience.

No one likes self-centeredness, especially if you are spending the majority of your time with them.

Self-absorbed people can suck the life out of you, as you do backflips to prop up their egos and insatiable need for reinforcement.

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How To Cope With A Lack Of Empathy From Your Partner or Spouse

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A lack of empathy is one of the defining characteristics of low emotional intelligence.

To have empathy, you must put yourself in another person's shoes — to feel what they are feeling and seek to understand their perspective.

You must step outside of your own needs and feelings to be present and engaged with someone else.

Empathy calls for patience, active listening, intimacy, and selflessness.

It requires a generous and giving spirit and a true desire to sit with someone in their most difficult moments or share in their most joyous accomplishments.

Some people are naturally empathetic, but people who lack empathy can learn and reinforce the skills of empathy and compassion.

To do that, we must recognize its value not only in our relationships but also in our personal growth.

Practicing empathy expands our understanding of ourselves and others.

It connects us to the human condition — the suffering, the joys, the sorrows, and the longings we all share. It draws us closer to the people around us and frees us to be vulnerable and authentic with them.

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7 Stages Of Healing From Emotional Abuse

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You finally did it. You ended it.

You left your abuser after years of manipulation, verbal assaults, control, and unkindness. Now it's time to face the stages of healing from emotional abuse.

You had the courage to say, “Enough is enough,” and make the excruciating decision to say goodbye to this person you once loved, maybe even still love in spite of everything.

Part of you feels exhilarated.

You are free — free from walking on eggshells, feeling anxious in your own home, spending night after night wondering what you should do.

Your life is now your own.

But another part of you, maybe even the bigger part, feels devastated. All of your hopes and dreams about this relationship have crumbled to dust.

Nothing is ever going to change with this person, and you know it.

Your psyche, your self-esteem, and even your sense of who you are have been shattered by the person who was supposed to love and cherish you the most.

Maybe you beat yourself up over how you could have fallen for this manipulator in the first place. Why didn't you see it? How could you have stayed so long?

Maybe your heart aches from missing him or her, remembering the good times you had together — good memories that suddenly monopolize your thoughts now that you've decided to end things.

There are so many emotions, thoughts, and memories swirling around in your head that you don't know what is real, what is true, and what is right for you.

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29 Of The Most Blatant Signs of a Malignant Narcissist

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Have you ever known a malignant narcissist?

You may not know the term, but if you've encountered one, you will never forget this toxic personality.

Like all personality disorders, narcissism lies on a spectrum with various degrees of intensity and dimensions.

While some narcissistic traits are commonly seen in adolescents, this doesn't necessarily indicate that the individual will end up meeting the criteria for this disorder as an adult.

However, of those who do develop a narcissistic personality disorder, some lie on the far and most dangerous side of the spectrum which classifies them as “malignant narcissists.”

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35 Toxic Personality Traits To Be Aware Of

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If you’re here, chances are you’re no stranger to toxic traits.

You might be picturing someone right now, remembering something they’ve said or done recently. 

Toxic traits in a person generally show up whenever someone defies them, disagrees with them, or fails to show them the respect and humble obedience they believe they deserve.

Everyone but the toxic personality pays a heavier price to keep the peace

But what traits make someone a toxic person? 

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