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Tables of Contents for Why Is It Always About You
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreword
xi
Introduction: They're Everywhere
xiii
Part I: The Seven Deadly Sins of Narcissism
1 Shamelessness
3
4
2 Magical Thinking
7
4
3 Arrogance
11
4
4 Envy
15
4
5 Entitlement
19
4
6 Exploitation
23
4
7 Bad Boundaries
27
8
Part II: Where Does Narcissism Come From?
8 Childhood Narcissism and the Birth of "Me"
35
12
9 The Narcissistic Parent
47
14
Part III: Defending Your Self: Survival Strategies for a Narcissistic World
10 Strategy One: Know Yourself
61
20
11 Strategy Two: Embrace Reality 69
12 Strategy Three: Set Boundaries 75
13 Strategy Four: Cultivate Reciprocal Relationships
81
8
Part IV: "Special People": The Narcissists in Your Life
14 Adolescent Narcissism: What's Normal, What Isn't
89
18
15 Narcissism and Addiction: The Shame Connection
107
14
16 Narcissists in Love: The Fusion Delusion
121
20
17 Narcissists at Work: The Abuse of Power
141
18
18 Narcissism and Aging: The Mirror Cracks
159
16
Part V: Only You Can Prevent Narcissism
19 The Narcissistic Society
175
10
20 Becoming Better Parents
185
14
Notes
199
10
Suggested Readings
209
2
Index
211