So… you want to break up with a narcissist? Let me start by congratulating you on seeing the light. Narcissists ruin lives, and they ruin many people’s views and beliefs on what a healthy relationship should look like. Breaking up with a narcissist can go one of two ways, depending on how you deal with … Read more
Have you ever picked up on a good vibe with someone? They nod when you nod; they smile when you smile, and they laugh when you laugh. The intricate ways a narcissist will gain your trust and respect include mirroring – doing or saying anything you do to do nothing more than agree with you. … Read more
Being in a relationship with a narcissist can be emotionally exhausting. At times, you might even find yourself bewildered by the trials and tribulations you experience during your interactions with them. If you’re dealing with a narcissist, you are probably left feeling confused, betrayed, and deeply wounded by their behaviors. It’s natural to want to … Read more
Narcissists are known to be difficult in relationships. They engage in a pattern of behavior that is self-centered, manipulative, and exploitative. If you stay with a narcissist for any length of time, you’re likely to be negatively affected by their behavior. After a while, you may even begin to show signs of trauma from ongoing … Read more
Narcissists aren’t particularly skilled at apologizing. In fact, offering a genuine apology runs counter to their instincts. After all, narcissists convince themselves that they are superior to others. They do so to cover up their underlying insecurities, which would erode their self-esteem if they brought them to the forefront. Offering an apology generally means admitting … Read more
Narcissists aren’t too fond of being told “no.” If you’ve spent any time interacting with a narcissist, you’re probably aware of this. You know that their ego can’t tolerate not getting exactly what it wants. The first time you witness a narcissist not getting their way, you might be shocked or confused by their reaction. … Read more
Narcissists have no qualms about lying, especially if a bit of dishonesty gets them something they want. They won’t feel particularly guilty about lying, either. Narcissists lack empathy for your experience, so they don’t feel your pain. Their egos also won’t let them take accountability for hurting you with their dishonesty. In their minds, if … Read more
It’s a tale as old as time: someone falls for a narcissist based on the love bombing that occurred early in the relationship, only to be confused when the narcissist begins to show their true colors. Maybe the narcissist shows cruel behavior toward you, withdrawing affection and slinging insults your way as soon as they … Read more
It’s easy to make mistakes around narcissists. Sometimes, they even open a trap and let you walk right into it. The lure of walking into something you can’t see ahead does what, exactly? It allows you to slip up! What happens then? The narcissist has full control over you. You see, narcissists thrive on having … Read more
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) directly comes from experiencing a trauma in your past. Symptoms can include flashbacks, anxiety, racing thoughts, feeling scared, overwhelming stress and depression. PTSD doesn’t just take you back to your trauma – it re-lives it for you. If that trauma involves narcissistic abuse – then you know exactly what it … Read more