Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of narcissistic mortification, which is the fear and shame experienced by narcissists when confronted with their true selves. He explains how narcissists are victims of narcissistic abuse and how they perpetuate this abuse onto
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the phases of a narcissist’s relationships, including the shared fantasy, interstitial, and anti-fantasy phases. He explains the narcissist’s behavior and the impact on their partners, focusing on topics such as cognitive dissonance, cheating, and the narcissist’s
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the three stages of a narcissist’s interaction with women: admirer, playmate, and mother. Narcissists are incapable of adult intimacy with women and instead seek a mother figure, as their only experience of intimacy with a woman
The pandemic is a collective narcissistic injury to all of us because we were living in a narcissistic civilization. We have developed a civilization that was highly narcissistic and highly psychopathic, where values such as ambition, competitiveness, defiance, hatred of
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses various aspects of social media addiction, narcissism, aggression, language control, and the impact of social media on society. He explains how social media platforms are designed to be addictive and encourage constant comparison to peers, leading
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of nature and its relationship with human society. He explores the impact of urbanization on biodiversity loss and the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on cities and wildlife. Vaknin delves into the philosophical and ethical aspects
The text discusses the impact of the pandemic on entrepreneurship, income inequality, and the economy. It predicts a future of economic downturn, deflation, and a shift towards financial markets. The author also explores the causes of recessions and the potential
Sam Vaknin discusses the complex dynamics of gender roles, sexuality, and relationships in modern society. He suggests that traditional gender roles are being subverted, leading to confusion and a disconnect between men and women. Vaknin argues that women are increasingly
Narcissists can be either somatic or cerebral, depending on whether they use their physical appearance or intellect to obtain supply. While there is no constancy, there is type dominance, with cerebral narcissists emphasizing their intellect and somatic narcissists emphasizing their
Sam Vaknin discusses various aspects of narcissistic personality disorder, including the difference between covert and overt narcissists, the lack of empathy in narcissists, and the formation of empathy in early life. He also explains the characteristics of cerebral and somatic