Narcissism
Being a Perfectionist Can Ruin the Lives of Everyone Around You, Research Says
While we often think of perfectionism as a positive quality, research suggests the personality trait can lead to violence and abusive behavior when it's combined with a certain type of narcissism.
What the Foods You Eat Say About Your Personality
According to various studies over the last couple of years, you really are what you eat.
How Narcissists Took Over the World
In the latest episode of 'Chosen Ones,' Gavin Haynes investigates how narcissism became the psychological disorder du jour.
I Spent a Day Trying to Get to Know a Real-Life Narcissist
Over the past decade, we've taken to describing people we don't like as "narcissists," when really they're probably just assholes. But what would a real, diagnosed narcissist be like?
'We Live in Public' Director Talks About the Narcissistic World Her Documentary Predicted
Ondi Timoner's 2009 film showed how a prophetic art project pre-empted 'Big Brother' and our mass rejection of privacy. We caught up with her to see what's changed since its release.
The Narcissism of Romantic Obsession
In certain circles, Chris Kraus's autobiographical novel "I Love Dick" is adored for its unflinching examination of a woman's overwhelming romantic obsession. But it also anticipated the rise of narcissism as a feminist virtue.
Are We Too Quick to Call Everyday Assholes Narcissists?
Kristin Dombek's new book The Selfishness of Others: An Essay on the Fear of Narcissism takes on our culture's tendency to overdiagose.
Are We Too Quick to Call Everyday Assholes Narcissists?
Kristin Dombek's new book 'The Selfishness of Others: An Essay on the Fear of Narcissism' takes on our culture's tendency to overdiagose.
The Internet of Estranged Families
Sites like r/raisedbynarcissists let children who don’t talk to their parents talk to each other.
Alex Rodriguez's Long Goodbye
After an unexpected renaissance in 2015, Alex Rodriguez is already playing will he/won't he about his retirement. It's a strange game to play, but that's A-Rod.
Watch Father John Misty Make Out With Himself in the Video for "The Night Josh Tillman Came to Our Apartment"
No one loves Father John Misty more than Father John Misty.