A psychologist discusses six phrases that 'highly narcissistic' individuals frequently use and how to respond to them.

The world is filled of difficult personalities, but the narcissist is the one that cannot be avoided. They are typically the most insecure individuals in the room, but they have mastered the art of appearing extremely assured.

As a psychologist who studies narcissism, I've observed that highly narcissistic individuals are, in the majority of cases, experts at gaslighting. Their primary objective in a relationship is to compensate....