Before we can cope, we must diagnose correctly. Pop psychology has divided the world into two camps: Empaths (good) and Narcissists (evil). This is dangerously inaccurate.
Once they have your loyalty, the praise stops. It is replaced by subtle criticisms, jokes at your expense, or comparing you unfavorably to others.
Before we can cope, we must diagnose correctly. Pop psychology has divided the world into two camps: Empaths (good) and Narcissists (evil). This is dangerously inaccurate.
Once they have your loyalty, the praise stops. It is replaced by subtle criticisms, jokes at your expense, or comparing you unfavorably to others.