I found this book on the shelves of my local library and would recommend it to anyone who wants to understand difficult, manipulative, and obnoxious people. You will learn about the five primary Vampire types, and all of the characteristic personality disorders associated with them. They are: Antisocials, (renegades and bad boys/bad girls) Histrionics, (drama queens, primadonnas, and passive aggressives) Narcissists,(shallow, self centered, ME people) Obsessive Compulsives, (nit picky anal types) and Paranoids. (delusionals and jealous stalkers)
What struck me most about this book is how often we deal with these types of people in our lives; even if you don't quite realize what's wrong, or why they make you miserable. You will recognize these traits in some of your friends, relatives, lovers, bosses, etc. But most importantly, you will also see them in yourself!
One of the more interesting points in this book is that all of us, to varying degrees, have some of these negative traits in ourselves. And the author says if we hold the mirror up to ourselves and can actually see our reflection that's healthy--True vampires can't see themselves in the mirror. Another main point is that these people are insecure and lack emotional maturity.
The case studies of vampire behaviors are very interesting and enlightening, and the author writes in a subtle, humorous, storytelling style. He also gives checklists of traits to watch out for, contingency plans and strategies for dealing with emotional vampires, how to avoid them, or put up with them if you must. A great read, and I plan to buy the book.Get more detail about Emotional Vampires: Dealing With People Who Drain You Dry.
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