Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the dynamics of a relationship between a covert borderline and a covert narcissist. He explains the characteristics and behaviors of each type and how they interact in a relationship. The covert borderline is a hybrid of
The text discusses the manipulation and abuse of children by narcissistic parents, who use them as tools to inflict trauma and pain on the other parent. It explains how the abuser recruits and controls the children, and the long-term effects
Narcissists may show more affection and empathy towards their pets than their human relationships. The speaker shares personal stories about their pets, a snail and a goldfish, and how these experiences reflect their marriages. The snail’s demise symbolizes the breakdown
Sam Vaknin discusses how to differentiate between narcissists who claim to be victims and actual victims. He provides several tests to distinguish between the two:
1. Splitting: Narcissists engage in all-good or all-bad thinking, while real victims have a
The text is a Q&A session on various topics related to narcissism, including the influence of the dual mothership principle on the narcissist’s sex drive, the impact of emotional cheating versus physical infidelity on narcissists, an overview of reality therapy,
The discussion covers the prevalence and impact of conspiracy theories, including their psychological and societal aspects. It delves into the role of social media and cognitive biases in reinforcing these beliefs, as well as the influence of conspiracy theories on
Sam Vaknin discusses the psychopathology of “woke” movements, explaining that they have been hijacked by narcissists and psychopaths. He presents a taxonomy chart that aligns cluster B personality disorders with various social activism movements, suggesting that these movements have become
The video discusses gaslighting from both verbal and behavioral angles, emphasizing the distinction between narcissistic confabulation and psychopathic gaslighting. It also delves into the experiences of victims and the tactics used by perpetrators, highlighting the differences between narcissists and psychopaths
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of ego functions and their role in narcissism. He explains that the ego is a Freudian construct responsible for interfacing with reality and preventing impulsive, id-driven actions. The ego’s main functions include reality testing,
Narcissistic collapse occurs when the narcissist cannot secure narcissistic supply. There are two types of collapse: total collapse when there is no narcissistic supply and partial or transitory collapse when the narcissist secures supply but is not happy with it.