Narcissism
What to Say When Someone Starts Using Therapy Speak at You
Actual therapists help you figure out what people are really talking about – and what to do about it.
How to Recognise and Deal with a Narcissistic Relationship
The definitive VICE guide to what narcissism is, how to identify it in a person, and how to survive a narcissistic relationship.
Is Everyone Around You Dumb?
Experts explain that ego-stroking feeling that you’re the smartest person in the room.
Iconic Bollywood Villains Analysed by a Psychiatrist
Watching these villains is a crash course in understanding mind control, manipulation, gaslighting, and narcissism.
NarcTok: The Rise of ‘Self-Aware’ Narcissists On TikTok
“We’re demonised. The word is overused for anyone expressing bad behaviour.”
What to Do if Your Friend Has Main Character Syndrome and It's Exhausting
If you’re tired of being treated like a prop in someone else’s life—versus an individual with your own needs—it's time to set some boundaries.
Narcissists are More Likely to be Involved in Politics, Study Says
Previous studies have linked the inflated sense of self-importance to behaviours harmful to functioning democracies.
How to Argue With a Narcissist
Blame shifting, gaslighting, stonewalling, and an obsession with winning will make this a particularly challenging conversation; here's how to avoid getting stuck in an exhausting loop.
Echoism Is the Little-Known Condition that Affects Victims of Narcissistic Abuse
Echoism is a condition that can arise as a result of sustained abuse at the hands of narcissists. It's now gaining awareness as survivor communities push for recognition.
What's The Opposite of a Narcissist? An Echoist
Being the opposite of a narcissist means that compliments and special attention tend to make you cringe.
Here’s Why Narcissists Tend to Come on Too Strong Early in Relationships
It’s known as ‘lovebombing’—and here’s how to tell if you’re experiencing it.
Narcissistic Traits Might Differ Depending on How You Vote
A recent study looks at personality traits like exhibitionism and entitlement in Republicans and Democrats.