“By portraying themselves as victims, narcissists can manipulate others to gain attention, sympathy or control in relationships,” Cwynar said. “They may use their perceived victimhood as a tool to ...

Narcissistic personality disorder is relatively rare, affecting just 1-2% of Americans by some estimates. But having some form of a relationship with someone who has narcissism is not uncommon. The ...

Experts have proposed categorizing narcissists into a variety of different subtypes, but a popular breakdown in the zeitgeist of late is grandiose (or over), vulnerable (or covert), communal, ...

As he put it, "one of the most important parts of diagnosing isn't always deciding what someone has. It's being able to rule ...

Communal narcissists are the type of people who mask self-interest with an aura of selflessness. They thrive in social circles, portraying themselves as pillars of the community—helpers, saviors, and ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Talking to a narcissist—whose behavior is characterized by grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, ...

While overt narcissists command attention with grandiose displays and obvious power plays, their subtler counterparts—covert narcissists—operate in the shadows, wielding passive aggression like a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Benjamin Laker is a university professor who writes about leadership Recognizing narcissism in a colleague is the first step ...

Maybe they take the dog out for a walk, just as they promised. Maybe they drive you to the airport at 4 a.m. Maybe they get you a really nice birthday gift. These acts of kindness when coming from a ...

It's a testament of our time that one of the best movies of 2025, HBO's "The Mountainhead," has a "Dr. Strangelove" level of absurdity in its plotting, and yet feels almost understated in its satire ...

Encountering a narcissist can present a range of challenges and leave you feeling emotionally drained and manipulated. When that person is a close relative or romantic partner, the issues compound.