Dr Ramani and Silvia Saige counsel a listener whose father wants a young foreign bride, and another who's considering life with a self-acknowledged narcissist.

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ATTEND A LIVE Q & A SEMINAR WITH DR RAMANI: "SURVIVING NARCISSISM"! Friday, October 27, at Buckman Studio in Burbank, CA. CLICK HERE for details and tickets, or visit www.doctor-ramani.com.

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Also this episode: A listener struggles with an abusive mother who turned her brother against her. Dr Ramani explains how the only way to extinguish a dysfunctional fire is to starve it of oxygen.

Silvia wonders about deeper-seated issues behind the father pursuing mail-order brides. That listener also raises the question of managing relationships with a person on the autism spectrum.

Let us know how YOU have dealt with a narcissist in the family, or romance with an autistic partner. Your story can help others. How have you coped or adjusted? Write us, ALWAYS ANONYMOUS, at: [email protected]

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Dr Ramani Durvasula (@doctorramani) is a licensed clinical psychologist, a Professor of Psychology, and the nation's leading expert on narcissism.

Silvia Saige (@silviasaigexxx, @silviasaigesex) is an adult film actress and standup comedian.

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