Feeling deprived of admiration that they think they deserve, narcissists lash out by blaming others when they feel criticism or disapproval. Creating firm boundaries can help.

One of the biggest signs that a man is still being controlled by his narcissistic mother is that he is a narcissist himself.

Fair warning: these actions might unleash some serious narcissistic rage ... I need to go"—you're essentially cutting off their supply of attention and control. And the beautiful thing?