Should I Stay or Should I Go?: Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist

by Ramani Durvasula, Ph.D.

Overview

Narcissism is a modern epidemic, and it's spreading rapidly. But how do you know if you are in a relationship with one--and, what can you do about it? We live in a world of romance and rescue, where many believe love will conquer all, and that the more we endure unacceptable behavior, the more likely that we can "fix" our relationships. It doesn't always work that way--despite what the fairy tales tell us. There are a few hard facts about pathological narcissism that most people don't know and most psychologists will never tell you. Should I Stay or Should I Go? uses checklists, clinical wisdom, and real stories from real people to prepare you for the real terrain of pathological narcissism. It raises the red flags to watch for and provides a realistic roadmap for difficult situations to help you reclaim yourself, find healing, and live an authentic and empowered life. Whether you stay. Or go.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940150810310
Publisher:	Post Hill Press
Publication date:	11/24/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	58,507
File size:	381 KB

About the Author

Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Santa Monica, CA and Professor of Psychology at California State University, Los Angeles, where she was named Outstanding Professor in 2012. Dr. Durvasula has been featured in television series on Oxygen, Bravo, Lifetime Movie Network, National Geographic, History Channel, Discovery Science, and Investigation Discovery, and is a featured TV and radio commentator on many national networks, including NBC’s Today Show, CNN, HLN, and Fox. Her expert commentary has been cited in a wide range of publications, including The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, and The Guardian, as well as a regular column in Muses & Visionaries Magazine and she has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and scientific conference papers. Personality disorders are a central focus of Dr. Durvasula’s research and clinical practice, and she works with men and women on managing these issues as partners, employees, and parents. Dr. Durvasula brings a unique expertise and voice as a professor, clinician, researcher, author, and media commentator.

Editorial Reviews

"Satisfying close relationships require - from both partners - the ability to establish and sustain intimacy, empathy, openness, and mutual and responsive communication. A narcissist simply cannot provide these relationship essentials. This book is a definitive survival guide for those who find themselves navigating this challenging romantic landscape and provides an honest outlook on what to expect and how to recover."

Author of THE MATING GAME and CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS - Pamela Reagan, Ph.D.