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In its present-day iteration, the symptoms of histrionic personality disorder are in some ways very similar to [[narcissism]] to the point that some researchers believe the two to be virtually indistinguishable. However, people who would have a high histrionic symptom index would, in addition to being self-centered, be sexually seductive in an indiscriminate manner, overly theatrical, capable only of superficial feelings and relations with others, and unhappy when they are not the center of attention.

In its present-day iteration, the symptoms of histrionic personality disorder are in some ways very similar to [[narcissism]] to the point that some researchers believe the two to be virtually indistinguishable. However, people who would have a high histrionic symptom index would, in addition to being self-centered, be sexually seductive in an indiscriminate manner, overly theatrical, capable only of superficial feelings and relations with others, and unhappy when they are not the center of attention.

Thus, it's the people with histrionic personality disorder who are most likely to qualify for the distinction "drama queen." Their additional quality of being overly impressionistic also adds to the mix, meaning that individuals with histrionic symptoms make decisions on the basis of limited evidence. In other words, they jump to conclusions, often basing their decisions on gut instincts rather than careful analysis.<ref>[[https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201306/two-warning-signs-your-relationship-may-not-last Two Warning Signs That Your Relationship May Not Last] by Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP</ref>}}

Thus, it's the people with histrionic personality disorder who are most likely to qualify for the distinction "drama queen." Their additional quality of being overly impressionistic also adds to the mix, meaning that individuals with histrionic symptoms make decisions on the basis of limited evidence. In other words, they jump to conclusions, often basing their decisions on gut instincts rather than careful analysis.<ref>[https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201306/two-warning-signs-your-relationship-may-not-last Two Warning Signs That Your Relationship May Not Last] by Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP</ref>}}

=== Narcissism and divorce ===

=== Narcissism and divorce ===

[[File:Angry man on the phone.jpg|thumbnail|375px|right|[[Narcissistic rage]] is an outburst of intense anger or silence that can happen to someone with [[narcissistic personality disorder]].<ref>[https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/narcissistic-rage ''What Is Narcissistic Rage, and What’s the Best Way to Deal with It?''], Healthline.com</ref>]]

[[File:Angry man on the phone.jpg|thumbnail|375px|right|[[Narcissistic rage]] is an outburst of intense anger or silence that can happen to someone with [[narcissistic personality disorder]].<ref>[https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/narcissistic-rage ''What Is Narcissistic Rage, and What’s the Best Way to Deal with It?''], Healthline.com</ref>]]

However, many people hide narcissistic beliefs or behaviors (informally known as “covert narcissism”). Because of that, it’s hard to estimate how many people truly have NPD.<ref>[https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9742-narcissistic-personality-disorder Narcissitic personality disorder], Cleveland Clinic</ref>}}

However, many people hide narcissistic beliefs or behaviors (informally known as “covert narcissism”). Because of that, it’s hard to estimate how many people truly have NPD.<ref>[https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9742-narcissistic-personality-disorder Narcissitic personality disorder], Cleveland Clinic</ref>}}

NPD often goes undiagnosed because many people with the condition are reluctant they have issues with narcissism because they think that their problems associated with the condition are all about everyone else and not about them<ref>[https://www.psycom.net/personality-disorders/narcissistic Tell Me All I Need to Know About Narcissistic Personality Disorder What's to know about codependent relationships?], Psycom.net</ref> Due to what they they perceive as insults to self-esteem, it is often difficult for NPD patients to accept and follow through with treatment.<ref>[https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662#:~:text=People%20with%20narcissistic%20personality%20disorder%20may%20not%20want%20to%20think,or%20another%20mental%20health%20problem. Narcissistic personality disorder], Mayo Clinic</ref>

NPD often goes undiagnosed because many people with the condition are reluctant they have issues with narcissism because they think that their problems associated with the condition are all about everyone else and not about them<ref>[https://www.psycom.net/personality-disorders/narcissistic Tell Me All I Need to Know About Narcissistic Personality Disorder What's to know about codependent relationships?], Psycom.net</ref> Due to what they perceive as insults to self-esteem, it is often difficult for NPD patients to accept and follow through with treatment.<ref>[https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662#:~:text=People%20with%20narcissistic%20personality%20disorder%20may%20not%20want%20to%20think,or%20another%20mental%20health%20problem. Narcissistic personality disorder], Mayo Clinic</ref>

A codependent personality is someone who is people pleaser in an unhealthy way due to factors such as low self-worth, fear of rejection and fear of not being in a romantic relationship.<ref>[https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321158#Put-a-little-more-effort-into-paying-attention]</ref><ref>[https://psychcentral.com/disorders/the-dance-between-codependents-narcissists The Give and Take Between Narcissistic and Codependent Personalities],  Psychcentral.com</ref> The Psychcentral.com article ''The Give and Take Between Narcissistic and Codependent Personalities'' indicates: "There is often an attraction between individuals with codependent tendencies and those with narcissistic tendencies. This pair may connect for a variety of reasons, including the mutual need to feel needed. The codependent person tends to give continuously, while the narcissistic person tends to take. These two personalities have a lot in common, but their differences can make their relationship unhealthy or even toxic.<ref>[https://psychcentral.com/disorders/the-dance-between-codependents-narcissists The Give and Take Between Narcissistic and Codependent Personalities],  Psychcentral.com</ref>

A codependent personality is someone who is people pleaser in an unhealthy way due to factors such as low self-worth, fear of rejection and fear of not being in a romantic relationship.<ref>[https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321158#Put-a-little-more-effort-into-paying-attention]</ref><ref name="psychcentral.com">[https://psychcentral.com/disorders/the-dance-between-codependents-narcissists The Give and Take Between Narcissistic and Codependent Personalities],  Psychcentral.com</ref> The Psychcentral.com article ''The Give and Take Between Narcissistic and Codependent Personalities'' indicates: "There is often an attraction between individuals with codependent tendencies and those with narcissistic tendencies. This pair may connect for a variety of reasons, including the mutual need to feel needed. The codependent person tends to give continuously, while the narcissistic person tends to take. These two personalities have a lot in common, but their differences can make their relationship unhealthy or even toxic.<ref name="psychcentral.com"/>

==== Narcissism and invididuals who have multiple divorces ====

==== Narcissism and invididuals who have multiple divorces ====

*Contempt: when you make your partner feel worthless through disrespect and non-verbal cues

*Contempt: when you make your partner feel worthless through disrespect and non-verbal cues

*Stonewalling: a response to contempt — it is when you shut down, stop responding to your partner and completely withdraw<ref>''[https://medium.com/youmeus/the-4-communication-styles-that-lead-to-divorce-with-90-accuracy-c36ea6f8f2c9 The 4 Communication Styles That Lead To Divorce With 90% Accuracy]'' by Sandra Aponte, MA, RMHCI </ref>}}

*Stonewalling: a response to contempt — it is when you shut down, stop responding to your partner and completely withdraw<ref>''[https://medium.com/youmeus/the-4-communication-styles-that-lead-to-divorce-with-90-accuracy-c36ea6f8f2c9 The 4 Communication Styles That Lead To Divorce With 90% Accuracy]'' by Sandra Aponte, MA, RMHCI</ref>}}

== Alcoholism and divorce ==

== Alcoholism and divorce ==

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For more information, please see: [[Atheism, divorce, love and poor interpersonal skills]] ]]

For more information, please see: [[Atheism, divorce, love and poor interpersonal skills]] ]]

The [[Atheism and divorce|atheist divorce rate]] is a steep 37%.<ref name="Caputo">{{cite web |last1=Caputo |first1=Michael |title=Post Scriptum to Original Article, "Atheism and Divorce." |url=http://atheismexposed.tripod.com/atheists_divorce.htm |publisher=Atheism Exposed |date=2008}}</ref> Additionally, 51% of atheists are likely to [[Cohabitation|cohabit]] and 31% of atheists never actually get married.<ref name="Caputo"/> Christian apologist Michael Caputo wrote: "Recently the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life has published its mammoth study on Religion in America based on 35,000 interviews... According to the Pew Forum a whopping 37% of [[atheism|atheists]] never marry as opposed to 19% of the American population, 17% of Protestants and 17% of Catholics."<ref>https://creation.com/atheism</ref>

The [[Atheism and divorce|atheist divorce rate]] is a steep 37%.<ref name="Caputo"/> Additionally, 51% of atheists are likely to [[Cohabitation|cohabit]] and 31% of atheists never actually get married.<ref name="Caputo"/> Christian apologist Michael Caputo wrote: "Recently the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life has published its mammoth study on Religion in America based on 35,000 interviews... According to the Pew Forum a whopping 37% of [[atheism|atheists]] never marry as opposed to 19% of the American population, 17% of Protestants and 17% of Catholics."<ref name="creation.com">https://creation.com/atheism</ref>

Scientific research has demonstrated that active churchgoers are "35% less likely to divorce than those who have no religious preferences".<ref>{{cite web |title=Is the divorce rate among Christians truly the same as among non-Christians? |url=https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-divorce-rate.html |publisher=GotQuestions.org}}</ref>

Scientific research has demonstrated that active churchgoers are "35% less likely to divorce than those who have no religious preferences".<ref>{{cite web |title=Is the divorce rate among Christians truly the same as among non-Christians? |url=https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-divorce-rate.html |publisher=GotQuestions.org}}</ref>

According to the 2001 [[American Religious Identification Survey]] (ARIS) over 50% of all atheists and [[agnosticism|agnostics]] don’t get married.<ref>https://creation.com/atheism</ref> See also: [[Atheism and marriage]]

According to the 2001 [[American Religious Identification Survey]] (ARIS) over 50% of all atheists and [[agnosticism|agnostics]] don't get married.<ref name="creation.com"/> See also: [[Atheism and marriage]]

The fertility rate is significantly lower in the atheist population (see: [[Atheism and fertility rates]]).

The fertility rate is significantly lower in the atheist population (see: [[Atheism and fertility rates]]).

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