Randi Fine's Blog

In the age of online “honesty,” the self-proclaimed narcissist appears self-aware—but it’s all performance. Their confessions aren’t about healing; they’re about control. By presenting manipulation as vulnerability, they gain admiration while keeping power. True accountability is quiet and humble—never a show designed to confuse, charm, or control.

Are you giving too much in relationships or feeling responsible for others’ happiness? Take Randi Fine’s Codependency in Relationships Quiz to uncover hidden emotional patterns and discover how they may influence your connections. This insightful 20-question self-assessment helps you identify signs of codependency, increase self-awareness, and begin your healing journey toward balanced, healthy love.

If it feels like you’re surrounded by narcissists, manipulators, and abusers, you’re not imagining it—you’re seeing clearly. The percentage of predators hasn’t changed… but your awareness has. And that awareness? It’s the first step toward peace, safety, and empowerment.

As we step into the New Year 2025, it's an opportune time to reflect on our past experiences and set intentions for healing and growth.

The abuse you suffered was severe. Though invisible to the eye, narcissistic emotional abuse can be far more damaging than physical abuse.

Ending a relationship with an abuser with whom you were emotionally invested should be a relief, but it may not be. It is always painful.

The Dark Triad Personality - The Dark Triad traits come with a shallow moral compass and a knack for manipulation.

Narcissists cannot admit their flaws without shifting from feeling special to worthless. This makes couple's therapy quite challenging.