If you've always wanted simple and proven methods on understanding, engaging, and dealing with a narcissist in your life, then keep reading... Have you ever felt as if someone you love does nothing but put you down? Perhaps you are always drained after interacting with him or her, despite the fact that nothing you did was particularly strenuous. After every interaction, you may begin to worry about your own self-worth, or worry that you are not good enough for the other person. Despite your best efforts, you always feel like you are not enough and that you will never live up to expectations. Do you find yourself doing things or putting up with things you never would have thought were okay prior to meeting or interacting with a particular person? Can that person do no wrong, despite you being sure that something was his or her fault, but you feel like you cannot speak up because you either fear the response, or you worry no one will believe you? If any of this sounds familiar, you may have a narcissist in your life. These people are individuals with personality disorders that prevent them from being able to see the world for what it really is. For some reason, these people perceive and project themselves as blameless or perfect, though they are anything but. This might sound intimidating or concerning, but do not worry: Dealing with a Narcissist: Understanding and Engaging the Narcissist in Your Life is here for you. This book will provide you with the information you need to understand and interact with the narcissist in your life in ways that are as painless as possible for all people involved. It seeks to create a roadmap for you with easy to understand, clear explanations and no-nonsense advice on how to interact with narcissists in ways that are the least likely to lead to an explosion of narcissistic rage without giving up who you are or putting yourself in harm's way. Here is just a fraction of what you will discover: The DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing narcissistic personality disorder Multiple explanations of why narcissists behave the way they do, ranging from coping with stress to being too insecure to do anything but pretend to be someone they are not. How the insecurity and vulnerable feelings influence the narcissist and fuel his or her cognitive distortions. How the narcissist's desire for perfection presents a huge, counterintuitive problem. How to engage the narcissist using techniques from schema therapy How to recognize the 18 maladaptive s