You might face a narcissistic collapse at the extreme end of the scale. Essentially, losing control over you or your environment is highly triggering for a narcissist.When a narcissist loses power, you’ll see them revert to pure emotion completely out of control. So, how does a narcissist r...
Now that you know these people, you think about what happens when two narcissists date. Firstly, it is not very common for two narcissists to be in a relationship. Most of the time, they want or find a very giving and caring partner. They need attention all the time, so they wantsom...
Middle School is a time of separating the wheat from the chaff academically and I established myself as one of the sensitive achievers, making me a hero to burnouts and metalheads everywhere who were at the time generally regarded as dumb. I was artistic and had good relationships with girls...
Writing this blog and book was probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. It was a heart-wrenching process that I put my heart and soul into. But more importantly, it was therapeutic. What once looked like the perfect Facebook life, shattered, now raising questions: Why? If I...
They may hurl insults at you or damage your reputation The only answer for someone in a relationship with a narcissist is to break away from him or her. Ignoring the narcissist is the most effective way to sever ties from the person, although it is not easy to do. The narcissist will ...
“They’re not being fair to me, they’re not being nice.” Try to act like an adult instead of an entitled narcissist who doesn’t want to play the game unless it’s rigged…who keeps telling the same disproved lies over and over because you’ve got nothing else to say. ...
You can only change the things that are open to your influence, and toxic people will never be one of them. Here are some of the ones to watch out for.
The battle against stability is most prevalent in my relationships. Of course, I’ve done the necessary work (in therapy and beyond) and know that this is largely due to complex trauma and my disorganized attachment style, but it doesn’t make things easier. ...
So, we've explored the behavioral and emotional aspects, but let's dig a little deeper. One question that may be haunting your thoughts is: "Is my boyfriend a narcissist, or is this just a bad habit?" It's a significant distinction, as the answer will inform the way you approach the...
It might mean walking away from people you care about – parents, sisters, brothers, friends – but this can be done with love and the door left open for when they are able to meet you closer to your terms – ones that don’t break you. Set the boundaries with grace and love and ...