Have you ever contemplated the aftermath of breaking free from a narcissist’s clutches? Recently, I engaged in a conversation about the stages of narcissistic abuse, exploring the cyclical pattern of idealization, devaluation, discard, hoovering, and repetition that often characterizes narcissistic relationships. However, we rarely delve into the stages that unfold within the mind of the…
Why Narcissists Want to Humble YouNarcissists are competitive, entitled, and hate seeing others happy. Much of their existence is spent trying to keep others down. They seek to humble or bring others down to maintain a sense of superiority and control. They do this through various subtle and manipulative tactics that erode the confidence and…
Welcome back to a deep dive on narcissism and narcissistic relationships! Today, we’re exploring gaslighting—a form of manipulation that narcissists use to make others question their own perception of reality. And we’ll go even further, diving into a particularly insidious form of gaslighting where the narcissist sets up a trap designed for you to fall…
Narcissists are 100% done with you forever after they do this. Have you ever wondered if a narcissist can truly care about anyone other than themselves? Perhaps it’s possible, but it’s certainly not in the way we typically understand care and love. When a narcissist has moved on from you, it will be apparent in…
You probably spend a great deal of time feeling defeated and frustrated by the narcissist in your life. You see how they treat others, including yourself, and it’s appalling. You’re well aware of what you don’t like in your relationship, but have you ever wondered how to make a narcissist miserable, or what might make…
Narcissists go through life intending to conquer and control everything and everyone they can. They manipulate, lie, cheat, and hurt others to get their way. Sometimes they succeed, and sometimes they don’t. Often, they leave a trail of broken people or hearts due to their constant betrayals. But in the end, do narcissists have any…
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly questioning your self-worth or walking on eggshells around your partner, this article is for you. Narcissistic behaviors can be subtle and insidious, but by the end of this article, you’ll have a clear understanding of the red flags to look out for in your relationship. These are signs…
Enough is enough. Ghosting a narcissist, also known as going no contact, is one of the most effective ways to deal with someone with narcissistic personality disorder or narcissistic tendencies. It might just be the ultimate way to counter a narcissist’s silent treatment. Ghosting them involves cutting off all contact—whether it’s blocking them on social…
Did you know that symptoms of a stroke can appear up to one month before it occurs? Stroke or CVA, is a medical emergency, just like a heart attack, so it’s important to know the signs of a stroke and act quickly if you suspect someone is having one. Symptom #1: Persistently Elevated Blood Pressure…
If something or someone makes you feel less than good enough, what do you do?You look within and try to find what you need to work on and improve. But if something makes a narcissist feel inadequate, what do they do? They point fingers and become extremely destructive. You might ask, Do they even feel…