Self-righteousness (sanctimoniousness)

Self-righteousness (sanctimoniousness)
Self-righteousness (sanctimoniousness) is a feeling or display of moral superiority derived from a sense that one’s beliefs, actions, or affiliations are of greater virtue than those of the average person. Self-righteous individuals are often intolerant of the opinions and behaviours of others. (Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-righteousness). Although an exaggerated desire to mete out justice is not listed among ...

The Narcissist in Your Life

The Narcissist in Your Life Many of us recognize people who fit this disorder like a glove. They’re divorced from a person who needs endless admiration, is completely self serving and treats others as objects. Do you know someone like this? If so, chances are that you’ve been hurt by a person who needs to win at ...

Why Are BPD Relationships So Complicated?

Why Are BPD Relationships So Complicated? Some features of borderline personality disorder strike at the heart of what makes us able to have good interpersonal relationships. Some of these features are: Low emotional intelligence There’s more than one way to be smart. In addition to the kind of intelligence you can measure on an IQ ...

Hallmarks of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Hallmarks of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Being a borderline feels like eternal hell. Nothing less. Pain, anger, confusion, never knowing how I’m going to feel from one minute to the next. Hurting because I hurt those whom I love. Feeling misunderstood. Nothing gives me pleasure. Wanting to die but not being able to kill myself because ...