Shahida Arabi

Watch out for these ten red flags of narcissists and manipulators on dating apps, especially if you’re a woman.

As a researcher specializing in narcissism and psychopathy, I have noticed there are six common stages of trauma bonding that survivors of narcissists often go through before they become sufficiently “hooked” into the toxic relationship cycle.

Studies reveal that smart and successful women trigger a man’s ego – but why?

To you, dangerous people feel like home. You “thrive” in fantasy relationships because you feel safe with people you know you have no future with. You fear abandonment yet abandon yourself.

Mate poaching or partner poaching is when someone deliberately and knowingly pursues those who are already in a committed romantic relationship. It is associated with darker personality traits. We’ve all heard the phrase, “A real man (or woman) can never be stolen.” While that may be true, that doesn’t mean partner poachers won’t try regardless of whether or not their intended target reciprocates.

As a researcher specializing in trauma, I find that survivors of trauma often identify both the positive and maladaptive elements of their trauma responses while still validating the pain they experienced.

When we think of “psychopathy” and “narcissism,” the last image that comes to mind is the innocence of youth.

Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is one of the most captivating crime drama television shows, spanning an impressive 24 seasons.