Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving and Thriving with the Self-Absorbed

Do you know someone who is overly arrogant, shows an extreme lack of empathy, or exhibits an inflated sense of entitlement? Do they exploit others, or engage in magical thinking? These are all traits of narcissistic personality disorder, and when it comes to dealing with narcissists, it can be difficult to get your point across. So how do you handle the narcissistic people in your life? You might interact with them in social or professional settings, and you might even love one—so ignoring them isn’t really a practical solution. They're frustrating, and maybe even intimidating, but ultimately, you need to find a way of communicating effectively with them.

Disarming the Narcissist, Second Edition, will show you how to move past the narcissist's defenses using compassionate, empathetic communication. You'll learn how narcissists view the world, how to navigate their coping styles, and why, oftentimes, it's sad and lonely being a narcissist. By learning to anticipate and avoid certain hot-button issues, you'll be able to relate to narcissists without triggering aggression. By validating some common narcissistic concerns, you'll also find out how to be heard in conversation with a narcissist.

This book will help you learn to meet your own needs while side-stepping unproductive power struggles and senseless arguments with someone who is at the center of his or her own universe. This new edition also includes new chapters on dealing with narcissistic women, aggressive and abusive narcissists, strategies for safety, and the link between narcissism and sex addiction.

• Rethinking Narcissism: The Secret to Recognizing and Coping with Narcissists
• Why Is It Always About You? : The Seven Deadly Sins of Narcissism
• How to Handle a Narcissist: Understanding and Dealing with a Range of Narcissistic Personalities (Narcissism Books)
• Narcissists Exposed - 75 Things Narcissists Don't Want You to Know: 75 Things Narcissists Don't Want You to Know (Volume 1)
• Becoming the Narcissist's Nightmare: How to Devalue and Discard the Narcissist While Supplying Yourself
• The Covert Passive-Aggressive Narcissist: Recognizing the Traits and Finding Healing After Hidden Emotional and Psychological Abuse
• Disarming the Narcissist: How to Stay Married to a Narcissistic Partner and Be (Reasonably) Happy
• The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists: Coping with the One-Way Relationship in Work, Love, and Family
• Unmasking Narcissism: A Guide to Understanding the Narcissist in Your Life
• The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Professional, reassuring advice for coping with the disorder - at work, at home, and in your family (Everything Series)