People with NPD appear confident, but underneath is a fragile self protected by a grandiose mask. This post explains why the False Self forms and how it drives the patterns loved ones find so confusing.

Healthy narcissism gives us confidence and resilience. Unhealthy narcissism—and especially NPD—creates an alternate reality built on entitlement, superiority, and fragile self-worth. Here’s how to tell the difference.

his post explores how BPD symptoms like abandonment fear, emotional dysregulation, and externalizing affect relationships, and how partners can respond with clarity, education, and healthy boundaries.