Husbands in violent marriages with narcissistic spouses may display heightened vigilance and paranoia. The mental and emotional toll of constantly being on guard against attack might leave you feeling imprisoned in your own home. You should be able to relax in your own home without feeling like your safety is constantly at risk. Instead, the situation has evolved to one in which cautious word choice is required to avoid unwarranted conflict.
3. Surrendering to a Spouse’s Demands
The standards and demands of a narcissistic wife can make cohabitation difficult and stressful. Trying not to make her mad can make you feel like you have to tiptoe around all the time. She may punish you severely by withholding her affection, threatening divorce, or ruining your finances if you disobey her instructions or go against her views. Living this way can be extremely stressful, and you may worry that you’re losing your identity. Taking back control of your life might be difficult, but creating boundaries and being clear about your needs can help.
4. Trying to Save the Marriage by Constantly Satisfying Their Wife
It can feel like you’re walking on eggshells all the time if you’re married to a narcissistic woman. She may try to get you to focus solely on her by making it clear that everything else is secondary. This task is intimidating and overwhelming, and it may seem like no amount of effort will ever be sufficient. If you’re trying to maintain your marriage, you may feel like you have to sacrifice everything for her happiness, even if it means putting your own needs or the needs of your children on the back burner. You might go to great lengths to fulfill her every request and shower her with expensive gifts, but you should never put another person’s happiness ahead of your own. This is unacceptable; having your own unique personality is essential.
5. Silent Suffering
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