“Bullies. We’ve all encountered them on the playground. But what happens when you encounter them in your church?

Contrary to popular opinion, Paul Coughlin, an expert on bullying and a best-selling author, says bullies aren’t typically “wounded” people who are seeking to ease their pain. They’re prideful predators with contempt for others. And the only way to stop them is for bystanders to courageously take a stand.

“People with narcissistic personality disorder are extremely resistant to changing their behavior, even when it’s causing them problems.

Their tendency is to turn the blame on to others. What’s more, they are extremely sensitive and react badly to even the slightest criticisms, disagreements, or perceived slights, which they view as personal attacks.

For the people in the narcissist’s life, it’s often easier just to go along with their demands to avoid the coldness and rages. However, by understanding more about narcissistic personality disorder, you can spot the narcissists in your life, protect yourself from their power plays, and establish healthier boundaries.”