Celine Song’s "Materialists" Delivers a Wallop, but at a Cost

My date and I looked at each other during the closing credits of Materialists, in a packed-to-the-gills big house at San Francisco’s AMC Kabuki Theater, and simultaneously chortled: “Past Lives, but for white people.” I reviewed writer/director Celine Song’s debut…

7 Behaviors Never to Tolerate From Narcissists

Narcissists—especially overt, grandiose narcissists—are opportunists. They view themselves as superior while seeing others as subservient and expendable. Narcissists seek attention and power by undermining, manipulating, and bullying. By "narcissist," I mean individuals who meet the diagnostic criteria for narcissistic personality…

Who's a “Bad Dog”? 

If you've ever owned a dog—or even just spent time around one—you've probably heard or uttered the phrase “bad dog.” Maybe it was when your pup chewed your shoes, growled at a stranger, jumped on a guest, or begged for…