How Narcissists Use Humor to Manipulate Their Friends (and How to Stop It) (opens in new tab)

Let’s get one thing straight: if you’re looking for harmony, look for a barbershop quartet, not a friendship. Friendships, much like cheap wine and advice from strangers, are acquired tastes. We tell ourselves we’re drawn to people who share our values and amuse us in the same ways. In reality, we’re all wandering around perceiving the habits of our dearest friends through prescription lenses that haven’t been updated since college. Some folk’s perception is so distorted they could walk into ...