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Why is My Partner a Narcissist? Which is it—A Nature or Nurture Problem?

Why is My Partner a Narcissist? Which is it—A Nature or Nurture Problem?

Update: 2024-10-14
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Are narcissists born or made? And why does this question matter, considering the terrible toll of narcissistic abuse?

This week, psychotherapist Dr. Peter Salerno joins me to discuss the root causes of narcissism along with the common misunderstandings about Narcissistic Personality Disorder.  Learn the importance of understanding the underpinning of this character makeup when it comes to healing and recovery.

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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., a mental health specialist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues. Her memoir, Love You More: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross, gives an uncensored glimpse into the dynamics of narcissistic abuse.

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Why is My Partner a Narcissist? Which is it—A Nature or Nurture Problem?

Why is My Partner a Narcissist? Which is it—A Nature or Nurture Problem?

Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D.