Confrontation doesn't have to mean making judgments about character, and it doesn't have to mean putting people on the defensive.
Tags: in practice, relationships, responsibility
If you're really going to defend yourself against victimization, it's important to know the kind of person you're dealing with, how they might try to manipulate and control you, and why.
Tags: character disturbance, in practice, personality disorders, relationships
When you spot a marked sense of entitlement or a drive for superior status in a potential relationship partner, it's a good time to be cautious.
Tags: character disturbance, relationships, self-esteem
Pulling hair, biting nails, picking skin are not simply 'nervous' habits, a new study finds, suggesting they are instead associated with perfectionism, frustration and boredom.