Narcissism And Word Salad | Empty Promises And Garbled Threats
The message was clear at the beginning of the Gay Narcissistic Relationship. I was the…
Author Steven Surman
Steven Surman
Steven Surman has been writing for over 15 years. His essays and articles have appeared in a variety of print and digital publications, including the Humanist, the Gay & Lesbian Review, and A&U magazine. His website and blog, Steven Surman Writes, collects his past and current nonfiction work. Steven’s a graduate of Bloomsburg University and the Pennsylvania College of Technology, and he currently works as the Content Marketing Manager for a New York City-based media company. His first book, Bigmart Confidential: Dispatches from America's Retail Empire, is a memoir detailing his time working at a big-box retailer. Please contact him at steven@stevensurman.com.
Narcissism, Limerence, And Toxic Texting
The ding of a new text message is an event of excitement—way too much. And…
Madame Blavatsky And Solitaire | Is The Card Game A Psychic Exercise?
About a year ago I decided to improve my fitness routine by combining it with…
‘No One Comes Out Just Once’ | Reviewing Gegoroh Tagame’s ‘Our Colors’
There’s a point in Gengoroh Tagame’s Our Colors when the story’s protagonist, Sora Itoda, is…
Narcissists, Lying, And Cheating | A Monopoly On The Truth
“I hate liars and cheaters.” The Gay Narcissist was direct and clear when he told…
Narcissistic Injury And Narcissistic Collapse | The Curse Of ‘Somber Sundays’
Sundays were typically a bleak affair. This weekday was so dreaded that I commonly referred…
Narcissists, Sociopaths, And The ‘Pity Play’ | Dr. Martha Stout Explains
Despite all of his conniving, manipulative, and controlling behaviors, the Gay Narcissist sure came off…
Narcissistic Discard And New Supply | Trapped In Rumination And ‘If Only’ Moments
If only… If only… If only… This was my mindset for many weeks during the…