Jay Reid, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
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Co-authored Articles (55)
How to Outsmart a Narcissist
Someone with narcissistic personality disorder, or NPD, may act arrogant, entitled, selfish, and unempathetic. NPD is a mental disorder that can only be diagnosed and treated by a qualified professional. If you think som...
Make a Narcissist Come Crawling Back
Show your narcissistic ex what they’re missing and they’ll beg you to take them back If you were in a relationship with someone who is vain, egotistical, attention-seeking, and lacks empathy, you might consider them ...
11 Ways to Confuse and Disarm a Narcissist
If someone in your life is egotistical, lacks empathy, and has an inflated sense of self, you may consider them to be narcissistic. It's important to note, though, that just because someone displays narcissistic tendenci...
How to
Disown Your Family
Is your family abusive, destructive or dysfunctional? The decision to disown your family isn't an easy one to make, but in some cases cutting ties is the best way to move forward from a painful past and protect yourself,...
How to Beat a Narcissist
Take your power back from manipulative narcissistsIf you’re dealing with someone who’s arrogant, self-centered, and manipulative, getting them to understand your perspective or fight fair can be an uphill battle. Whi...
How to Spot & Deal with a Narcissistic Woman
Identify signs of narcissism & protect yourself from manipulationWe’re all narcissistic from time to time, but some people are egoistic to a manipulative degree. Wondering if you’re dealing with a woman with a toxic ...
How to
Biblically Deal with a Narcissist
How can faith in God help you navigate a relationship with a narcissist? Plenty of ways, as it turns out. Narcissism is a psychological condition that results in excessive pride. As a Christian, you know that pride is so...
How to Ignore a Narcissist & How They’ll Respond
Expert-backed tips for moving on from a toxic personSomeone with narcissistic traits may seem charming and polite at first, but if their behavior starts negatively affecting your well-being, it may be time to take the po...
How to Make a Narcissist Totally Obsessed with You
Expert tips to ensure they can’t stop thinking about youIf you want to attract someone who’s a little on the vain side, we're here to help you reel them in. Keep in mind that not everyone who craves admiration or who...
How to Handle a Toxic Relationship with Your Adult Child
Is your adult child toxic? And if they are…what do you do about it?Not getting along with your child can ruin your day, whether they’re 6 or a full-grown adult. But sometimes conflicts with adult children can feel li...
12 Ways to Break a Narcissist's Heart
Narcissistic personality disorder, or NPD, is characterized by a lack of empathy, an overinflated ego, and a sense of entitlement. Only a qualified psychologist can diagnose someone with NPD. However, if you think someon...
When a Narcissist Loses Control: What to Expect and How to Get Control Back
If you’re dealing with a controlling person, we understand why you might worry about how they’ll act if they lose that control. We’ll explain what to expect when a toxic person loses their power over you, help you ...
11 Ways to Drive a Narcissist Nuts
If you’re dealing with someone who’s an expert at mind games and manipulation, it can be pretty hard to rattle them. But by using their behavior against them, you can turn the tables and regain your power. Check out ...
How to Cut a Toxic Friend Out of Your Life
Leaving a toxic friend behind or gradually let them goEnding any type of friendship can be difficult, but it might be necessary if you’ve been dealing with a toxic friend for some time. Unfortunately, toxic people can ...
How to
Deal with Parents Treating Other Siblings Better
It can be frustrating when you feel like your parents are treating your siblings better than you. Before you get too upset, though, recognize that you and your sibling have different interests, hobbies, and skills, and ...
Should My Boyfriend Tell Me What to Wear? 3 Reasons Why He Shouldn't
If your boyfriend has been telling you what you can and can't wear, you may be feeling confused, taken aback, and hurt. It's never okay for anyone to tell you what you can wear, let alone your boyfriend. Everyone has the...
How Does a Narcissist React to Being Blocked? 11 Things to Expect
What can you expect from a narcissist when you block them or go no contact? Blocking a narcissist may be a great move if you want to improve your mental health and overall happiness, although their reaction may be a bit ...
How to
Deal With an Abusive Sibling
Dealing with an abusive sibling is a serious matter. Sibling abuse can impact your relationship with your family, friends, peers, coworkers, and yourself. Sibling abuse is often explained away as sibling rivalry, but the...
How to Get a Narcissist to Tell the Truth
Egotistic people sometimes lie to cover up their behavior or protect their image, and it can be frustrating when they won't admit the truth. Luckily, there are a number of clever and subtle ways to make someone like this...
How to Destroy a Narcissist in Court: 11 Effective Tips
Would you like justice so you can release yourself from the control of a narcissist? With proper legal counsel and a solid action plan, that's entirely possible. All you need to do is collect evidence, reach out to allie...
