So… the time has come when you can no longer tolerate the toxic effects of being with a narcissist, and you decide you want to leave. Leaving any narcissist is never going to be as straightforward as bowing out of a healthy relationship. You’ll be pushed and pulled in all directions as they repel your … Read more
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
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 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
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
Narcissists, or people with narcissistic personality disorder, are known for being damaging to others in relationships. It’s hard to hop on social media without encountering at least one story of a relationship with a narcissist gone wrong. If you’ve encountered a narcissist, you must learn about their secret objectives. The narcissist will deny their hidden … Read more
Narcissistic people are charming and gregarious, so they can be pretty captivating. They can work the room and win over a crowd, making them seem ideal partners. At face value, the narcissist appears rather appealing. They have an enchanting degree of charisma and a million tales about how superior and accomplished they are. The problem … Read more
I could write an entire book on the worst things you can do when dealing with a narcissist. All those things would boil down to the one take-home message I need to convey to you. Believing a narcissist is like opening up your heart, your trust, and your kind and compassionate nature only to see … Read more
Narcissistic parents want their children to grow into whoever they decide they want them to be. This takes away who they are as individuals. Being young and impressionable can be the perfect ingredients for manipulation, as narcissistic parents take it upon themselves to mold their children, shaping them how they best see fit. As a … Read more