What Is Narcissism?
You Don’t Feel Connected
Your partner talks with you when it is convenient.
Their happiness comes from external sources such as prestige at work and money.
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You wonder if they are even capable of feelingromantic loveoremotional connection.
You Feel Manipulated
Your partner will make subtle threats throughout the relationship.
This is a way of controlling and manipulating their partners to get what they want.
Often, people in this kind of relationship forget what life was like before themanipulationstarted.
You’ve begun hiding things from family or friends or feel ashamed about what goes on in your life.
You lie to cover up the things that your partner does or does not do.
You might begin second-guessing yourself and feel like you’re going crazy.
Often, it’s easier to avoid having a conversation entirely than to deal with the constant mind games.
You won’t get an apology from a narcissistic person.
Your narcissistic partner likely never takes responsibility for their actions and always blames you.
If something goes wrong, it is your fault, even if they’re to blame.
This is known asnarcissistic rage.
However, they seem this way only because they are so skillful athiding their true colorswhen in public.
In general, they are highly critical of everyone.
They will do only things that benefit themselves, not you or your relationship together.
Either way, your partner is a point of contention when it comes to family relations.
You may find yourself constantly questioning if your partner is being faithful because of their flirting.
They might have cheated multiple times, so nothing will stop them from doing it again.
However, as time went on and problems arose, your partner began todevalueand ignore you.
This is ared flagthat they’re not who they made themselves out to be in the first place.
You Get the Silent Treatment
Your partner uses thesilent treatmentas a power play to control you.
You might think that this behavior is normal or even “expected” of people who are married.
Narcissists are notorious for making promises and then breaking them when it’s convenient.
If your partner isn’twilling to changetheir behavior, you might be in a relationship with a narcissist.
And ifyou decide to leave it, have asupport systemin place beforehandpeople you trust enough to confide in.
This might be your friends, family, or therapist, for example.
Find out which option is the best for you.
Remember: Information is power.
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