Introduction 1 Part 1: Reflecting on Narcissism 5 Chapter 1: Narcissism: The Big Picture 7 Chapter 2: Taking a Closer Look at Narcissism 19 Chapter 3: Better Together? Considering Collective Narcissism 35 Chapter 4: Tracing the Roots of Narcissism to Parenting 45 Part 2: Interacting with Narcissists 59 Chapter 5: Dealing with Narcissistic Partners 61 Chapter 6: The Effects of Narcissistic Parenting 85 Chapter 7: Close Encounters with Narcissists 107 Chapter 8: Exploring Vulnerabilities: Who Attracts a Narcissist 121 Chapter 9: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse: A Tool Kit 131 Part 3: Recognizing Narcissists' Emotions and Behaviors 151 Chapter 10: Exploring the Nuances of Self-Esteem and Narcissism 153 Chapter 11: Assessing Narcissistic Aggression 163 Chapter 12: Feeling Entitled to Everything 179 Chapter 13: The Struggling Narcissist: Coping with Co-Occurring Disorders 191 Chapter 14: Success Is in the Eye of the (Narcissistic) Beholder 203 Part 4: How Culture Cultivates Narcissism 213 Chapter 15: Staying Connected but Alone: Narcissism and the Social Media Effect 215 Chapter 16: Everyone Is Just So Special: How Culture Fans the Narcissist's Flame 225 Chapter 17: Incivility and Narcissism: A Growing Concern 233 Part 5: Treating Narcissism 241 Chapter 18: Seeking Help 243 Chapter 19: Taking the Psychodynamic Approach to Treating Narcissism 255 Chapter 20: Changing Thoughts and Behaviors with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 265 Chapter 21: Coping Skills for Narcissists: Dialectical Behavior Therapy 285 Part 6: The Part of Tens 303 Chapter 22: Ten Quick Ways to Diffuse Narcissistic Behavior 305 Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Leaving a Narcissistic Relationship 311 Index 315.