Category Archives: Jerks

Antagonist alert (13 red flags)

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The presence of one or more red flags does not guarantee that you are dealing with an antagonist. But it will give you fair warning to exercise caution. Continue reading →

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Beware of the jerks (and jerkettes)

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Are you a pushover for predatory jerks? This author suggests that, “we are living in a jungle and its full of hungry jerks.” Continue reading →

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Are you raising a narcissist?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Do you know the 9 symptoms associated with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)?

This disorder is assigned to someone who meets five or more of the symptoms.

While psychiatrists caution against assigning personality disorders to people until at least age eighteen, it can’t hurt to watch for tendencies toward symptoms associated with disorders – especially regarding narcissistic personality disorder. 
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A jungle full of hungry jerks

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Wisdomforlife

  Are you a pushover for predatory jerks? In “Don’t Let the Jerks get the Best of You,” Dr. Paul Meier warns that, “we are living in a jungle and its full of hungry jerks.” If you need help dealing … Continue reading →

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Easy prey for jerks

Posted on April 5, 2007 by Wisdomforlife

Are you an easy target for demanding people? Do people easily take advantage of you? Use you and drop you? Your problem might not be a string of bad luck in relationships. It’s more likely that you’re a pushover for predatory jerks. In … Continue reading →

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