3. Overwhelming Attention:
At first, it feels amazing—your partner showers you with attention and wants to spend every moment together. It feels like a whirlwind romance. But soon, you realize you have no time or energy left for anyone else. Your friends wonder why you’ve disappeared, but you’re too exhausted to explain. The constant need for your partner’s approval becomes all-consuming, isolating you further.
4. Increasing Responsibilities:
Living with a narcissist often means taking on all the chores and responsibilities. They believe they’re too important for mundane tasks, so you end up doing everything. After a long day, the last thing you want to do is go out or talk to friends. Your energy is drained, and your social life starts to fade away.
5. Emphasizing Loyalty:
Your partner might talk a lot about loyalty and keeping your relationship private. It sounds reasonable at first, but then you realize it means you can’t talk to anyone about your struggles. You’re told that airing grievances is a betrayal. This makes it hard to get advice or support, leaving you to deal with everything on your own.
6. Rudeness to Others:
Sometimes, narcissists won’t bother hiding their true colors from your friends and family. They might be rude or dismissive when people visit, making those interactions so unpleasant that eventually, no one wants to come around. You find yourself increasingly alone, embarrassed by your partner’s behavior and unsure how to fix it.
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