To be honest, I didn't fully grasp the schema theory and some of the psychology presented in this book. I did walk away with a better understanding of why narcissists are the way they are. One of my friends exhibits narcissist traits and I was taking her put-downs and dismissals of my words to heart. Now I know that she is trying to protect herself from showing any vulnerability and wants to deflect any critical attention away from herself and onto me. I'm not sure what the future of our friendship looks like, but I feel equipped to protect my own mental and emotional well-being moving forward.