As discussed in my latest book, Adult Children of High-Conflict Parents, those with high-conflict traits (HCPs) can be overt (yelling, temperamental, etc.) or covert. Covert means they cause a lot of conflict, and while there is not often overemotional volatility, they can cause it through other behaviors. Overt behaviors are typically obvious, such as with sociopaths, as they are emotionally volatile. Many individuals who exhibit high-conflict behaviors and cause trouble in relationships are correlated with narcissistic structures, psychopathy/sociopathy (antisocial personality disorder), borderline personality, and those with dark triad traits. These disorders inhibit their ability........

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