It’s Not the Same Any More

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Dale Harcombe

‘It’s just not the same any more.’ These words were spoken by a woman as her reason for leaving her husband and ending their ten year old marriage. Admittedly this came from a novel I’m reading at the moment. But I suspect it’s based on reality, since fiction reflects society back to us. Of course it’s not the same, you silly woman, I felt like yelling at this character. Marriages are not static. All marriages change over time, especially after a few years as Mary Ann pointed out. Once children arrive on the scene, they bring more demands on time. … Continue reading →

Dealing with a Narcissistic Mother

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Beth McHugh

Recent statistics indicate that the incidence of Narcissistic Personality Disorder is on the increase. Therefore more and more of us will come across narcissistic individuals in the course of our daily lives, whether at work or in the family home. We recently looked at the case of Elinor, who has a mother who suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder. As narcissists rarely seek treatment as they are not aware that they suffer from the disorder, it is up to friends and family members, the primary sufferers at the hands of the clinical narcissist, to take steps to protect themselves. Related articles, … Continue reading →