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How to Set Emotional Boundaries With a Narcissist

by Harper West | Dec 26, 2021 | Empathy, Narcissist, Other-Blamer

Many people are aware they need to learn how to set emotional boundaries with a narcissist, or what I call those with Other-Blamer traits. Often the focus is on setting limitations on behaviors and words, such as telling your spouse that they cannot swear at you or...

“Empathy Trap” or Lack of Self-Acceptance?

by Harper West | Jul 1, 2016 | Empathy, Self-Acceptance

  An excellent article on “How to Avoid the Empathy Trap” offers many good points. However, I disagree with the terms and premise of “empathy trap.” In true empathy, there is no trap. There is actually no such thing as an overly empathic person. This is actually...
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