Narcissists and gaslighters often need praise from strangers. It can be puzzling, especially when you consider that they don't seem to care much about how their actions affect others. Yet, this need ...

Psalms 113-118 comprise what are known as the “Hallel Psalms.” The word "Hallel" simply means “to praise.” This group of Psalms were sung during Passover, reflecting back to the Lord's deliverance of ...

Through fictitious praise, they can insinuate themselves into your confidence and then, sadly, exploit it for all it’s worth. The final reason I include here as an addendum, and in a necessarily ...