Do Narcissists Know What They Are Doing?

Do Narcissists Know What They Are Doing

It’s tempting to give narcissists the benefit of the doubt, especially if you’re in love with one. You might want to believe that they’re unaware of their destructive behavior and that their manipulative ways are completely subconscious. Many people who’ve struggled to survive a narcissistic relationship have asked themselves, “Do narcissists know what they are … Read more

What Happens When a Narcissist Tries to Hoover You and You Don’t Respond

What Happens When A Narcissist Tries To Hoover You And You Don’t Respond

Your decision and ability to ignore a narcissist’s hoover is the catalyst for breaking the narcissistic abuse cycle. Just like the Hoover vacuum cleaner, narcissists work hard to “suck” their victims back into their orbits.  Rejecting these hoovering efforts often magnifies their gaslighting, harms their ego, and triggers their narcissistic rage. The more you can … Read more

10 Gaslighting Tactics Narcissists Use To Manipulate You

10 Gaslighting Tactics Narcissists Use To Manipulate You

Narcissists are damaged individuals forced into a cyclical life in which they’re either on top of the world or down in the dumps. There is no in-between for a narcissist, and the downsides are so extreme and unpleasant that they’ll do everything they can to avoid them, including gaslighting you.  Narcissists use gaslighting to manipulate … Read more

How Do You Know if a Narcissist is Gaslighting You?

How Do You Know if a Narcissist is Gaslighting You

If you’ve ever been a victim of gaslighting, you’ll know how traumatic it can be. Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse and manipulation that can have a devastating effect on its victims, especially if it continues for an extended period.  Gaslighting is all about using psychological and manipulative tactics to make someone question their … Read more

12 Examples Of Narcissist Gaslighting in Relationships

12 examples How The Narcissist Gaslights in Relationships

“You’re unreasonable, over-sensitive, forgetful, and prone to irrational thoughts and over-the-top reactions.”  If any of these phrases sound familiar, you could be the victim of gaslighting. Gaslighting is a manipulative technique often employed by narcissists and psychopaths. It’s designed to make you doubt your reality and sanity and buy wholeheartedly into their version of events.  … Read more

The Narcissist Stare 👀: How They Use Their Eyes to Manipulate You

The Narcissist Stare 👀_ How They Use Their Eyes to Manipulate You

A narcissistic stare is so intense and penetrating that it seems to consume all the attention and energy in its path. It draws you into the Narcissist’s world, leaving you floundering in a mire of self-obsession and manipulation.  Behind those penetrative eyes is an insatiable need for dominance, control, and admiration.  A narcissist uses eye … Read more

🤐 Is Unintentional Gaslighting a Thing? How Do You Stop It?

🤐 Is Unintentional Gaslighting a Thing_ How Do You Stop It

Even though someone may not engage in this behavior consciously, unintentional gaslighting is real. It refers to denying, dismissing, or distorting someone’s sense of reality. It can be considered emotional or psychological abuse. Anyone can become an unintentional gaslighter- even a white lie or strong exaggeration may fall under this category. But when someone constantly gaslights- even … Read more