Where Do They Fall on the Narcissism Scale? Understanding the Spectrum from 1 to 10
Narcissistic behavior doesn’t show up in just one form — it exists on a spectrum.
LATEST ARTICLES
When Flirting Becomes a Weapon: How Narcissists Use Charm to Manipulate and Control
How Narcissistic Abuse Distorts a “Change of Heart”
How to Protect Yourself Legally When Entering a Relationship with a Narcissist
How to Enforce Legal Agreements with a Narcissist Who Won’t Comply
Narcissists and Office Politics: How to Stay Above the Drama
Where Do They Fall on the Narcissism Scale? Understanding the Spectrum from 1 to 10
When a Narcissist Recruits an Enforcer: A Hidden Power Dynamic
Why Lying Is Central to Narcissistic Manipulation
The Six Core Dimensions of Narcissistic Behavior
Why Narcissists “Punish” You for Saying No
Is Narcissism an Addictive Behavior?
Do Narcissists Groom Their Victims? Understanding the Process of Psychological Manipulation
Emotional Triggers: How Narcissists Use Your Mind Against You
Welcome to the Understanding Narcissism Community
Our goal is to provide a trusted platform for individuals who want to understand narcissism or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), access educational resources, and connect with others facing similar challenges. Whether you’re navigating narcissistic behavior in personal or professional relationships, we are here to help you find clarity, healing, and empowerment.
KNOWLEDGE HUB
Narcissism Basics
I'm a professor of human behavior, and I have some news for you about the 'narcissists' in your life
In a Business Insider article, executive coach and professor Melody Wilding explains that narcissism exists on a spectrum, warns against casually labeling coworkers as having Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and emphasizes that misusing clinical diagnoses is unethical and harmful (Business Insider).
Recognizing Narcissism, Spectrum of Narcissism
Behavioral Tactics
10 Warning Signs of a Control Freak Narcissist and How to Break Free
Written by former judge Anthony Bompiani on his blog judgeanthony.com, the article explains how control-freak narcissists use manipulation, gaslighting, fear, and isolation to dominate relationships, and outlines practical steps for recognizing these behaviors, breaking free, and healing.
Recognizing Narcissism, Control Freak, Red Flags
YouTube Video
Sex, Control and the Narcissist's Dark Agenda
How narcissists use sex not for love or connection, but as a calculated tool of manipulation and control—employing tactics like reward and punishment, seduction, withholding, humiliation, and exploitation—to emotionally entrap their partners and maintain power, ultimately sacrificing true intimacy in the process.
Types of Narcissism, Recognizing Narcissism, Education
Podcast
The Role of Enablers in a Narcissist’s Life
Enablers unknowingly support narcissists by reinforcing their behavior and enabling their manipulations, but breaking free from this dynamic is crucial for personal growth and healthier relationships.
Enabling Narcissists, Education, Flying Monkeys
YouTube Channel
Dr. Todd Grande
Dr. Grande’s channel provides scientifically informed insights, expert commentary, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on mental health conditions, treatments, and controversies, making complex psychological topics understandable to a broad audience.
Thought Leaders
Narcissism Basics
Elizabeth Holmes: The psychology of a liar
The video, from the Nudge Podcast channel on YouTube, uses the Theranos scandal to expose how common, rationalized, and socially reinforced lying is, drawing on psychological research to show that dishonesty—though extreme in Holmes's case—is deeply embedded in human behavior.
Education, Communications, Manipulation, Lying
High Conflict Persons
How To Deal With High Conflict Personalities, Toxic People & Narcissists | Bill Eddy
This video explores how to recognize and deal with high conflict individuals by identifying behavioral patterns—especially blame, rigid thinking, and emotional volatility—and differentiates them from diagnosable personality disorders like narcissistic and borderline personality disorder.
Education, Communications, Recognizing Narcissism
YouTube Channel
Surviving Narcissism with Dr. Les Carter
Surviving Narcissism with Dr. Les Carter is a YouTube channel that offers compassionate, faith-informed guidance for recognizing, managing, and healing from narcissistic abuse in personal and professional relationships.
Education, Interviews, Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissism Basics
Narcissism & Self-Esteem | ELSA RONNINGSTAM
This YouTube video explores the complex relationship between self-esteem and narcissism, emphasizing that self-esteem is a dynamic, developmental process rather than a fixed trait, and discusses therapeutic approaches to treating individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).
Education, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Spectrum of Narcissism
Narcissism Basics
Narcissism Driven by Insecurity, Not Grandiose Sense of Self, New Psychology Research Shows
A study by NYU researchers published in Personality and Individual Differences found that narcissism is driven by deep insecurity rather than inflated self-esteem, revealing that self-promotional behaviors are attempts to mask low self-worth.
Research Papers
