The Hidden Pattern Project

Narcissistic traits can appear in churches and faith communities through spiritual authority, upholding an image, favoritism, and silencing. Faith communities

Narcissistic behaviors in friendships can stem from competition to gossip, jealousy, triangulation, and boundary violations. Friendships are often where people

Narcissistic traits can appear between adult relatives through guilt, favoritism, control, smear campaigns, and boundary violations. Adulthood does not automatically

Emotionally controlling relationships do not always begin with someone being cruel. Some begin with lots of attention, closeness, promises, and

The word “narcissist” is used so often that it can lose its meaning. A difficult person, a selfish moment, or

Workplace narcissism can be difficult to recognize because it does not always look obvious at first. It may not come

Narcissistic dynamics are not limited to one-on-one relationships. They can also take root within entire communities. Over time, I have

It can be harder to recognize narcissistic friendships because the behavior may be brushed off as loyalty, sarcasm, humor, confidence,

Growing up with a narcissistic parent can leave marks that are not always visible from the outside. To others, the

Not every unhealthy relationship starts with obvious red flags. In many cases, relationships involving narcissistic traits begin with lots of