Narcissism is like a rabies virus. When it enters your body, it doesn’t show any initial signs or symptoms. You get an incubation period, allowing the virus to grow and eventually reach your central nervous system. But once it hits your brain, you’re gone. Similarly, a narcissist has all the time to do their damage…
As you invest in your primary relationships, there are certain basics you want to maintain so that the relationship can have the deepest level of reward for you. It can be something that brings out the very best in you and encourages those around you to be their best as well. Among these healthy characteristics…
In today’s article, we are discussing one of the most concerning symptoms that people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) will always exhibit to some degree. Specifically, we are focusing on the delusional aspects of this disorder and their thinking patterns. It’s important for survivors to understand this aspect because, typically, we have, at some point,…
To me, getting into a drama battle with a narcissist is like stepping into quicksand. The ground may look solid, but one step into the quicksand, and it’s obvious that it is not solid ground. The interesting thing about quicksand is that you’re not really in danger unless you struggle. In other words, unless you…
Can you imagine a narcissist being transparent with you or admitting their wrongdoings? No, of course not. Why? Because most of them don’t do any of that. Most narcissists are extremely rigid in their outlook and never take responsibility for their actions. Transparency is an alien concept to them. But what if I told you…
Narcissists are toxic to our well-being. If you endure their hurtful, selfish behaviors for long enough, you can be left with issues that can take a while or even a lifetime to improve. Narcissistic abuse often involves emotional and psychological manipulation by a narcissist, leading to various signs and symptoms. Today, I want to go…
Believe it or not, the main purpose, the main goal of a narcissist’s life is to cause you trouble and to keep creating problems for you. Why? To what end? Well, to keep you involved. The more involved you stay, the more they feel in control of your life, and that is what they want….
Narcissists don’t listen, do they? But what if I told you there are certain occasions when they sit down, show patience, and listen to every single word spoken to them? That sounds shocking, but it’s true. These occasions turn these restless souls into patient beings. Yes, it may be temporary, but during these moments, they…
The biggest reason a survivor of narcissistic abuse values freedom so much is that they didn’t have any while living with the narcissist. Being around such an evil entity is a nightmarish experience because you have zero freedom; you can’t even breathe properly. It feels like you’re in a gas chamber, being slowly poisoned. Why…
Have you ever felt like someone you love is ignoring you? That’s the silent treatment. Unfortunately, this kind of treatment can have a lasting effect on relationships, especially for those with an avoidant attachment style. Understanding its impact is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships. First, let’s explore what an avoidant attachment style is.We all have…