Life married to a narcissist is a life of suffering
In Viktor Frankl’s book MAN’S SEARCH FOR MEANING, he says, “Suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning.” Life married to a narcissist is a life of suffering. If I can teach valuable lessons to others and prevent them from making the same...
A Narcissist Likes to Control Our Thoughts. However…
Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist Viktor Frankl said, “Everyone has their own Auschwitz.” Those of us in a relationship with a narcissist certainly understand Auschwitz. I’ve been married to a narcissistic woman for over 23 years. I mean no disrespect to survivors...
Should I Postpone Divorcing a Narcissistic Abuser for the Children’s Sake?
“Children are the best thing and the most impossible thing, but there’s nothing else. You have to believe me. Life is a riddle, and they are the answer. If there’s any answer, it has to be them.” – Allison Pearson, from I Don’t Know How She Does It You have...
Any tips for communicating with my narcissistic ex about co-parenting?
Co-parenting after a separation or divorce is difficult in the best of situations, but how do you handle dealing with a narcissistic ex-spouse to boot? Several pros weighed in on the matter, and here are some of their suggestions: Liliana Wolf, Ph.D. A Florida...
7 Signs that You are Dating a Narcissist
You know enough about narcissism to know that you don’t want to fall for one. But you also know that a narcissistic personality disorder can be difficult to detect during initial encounters. Further complicating matters, if you are an empath, your compassion will make...
Understanding Covert Narcissism
Interest in narcissism has skyrocketed in recent years. Brené Brown and other mental health professionals have argued that the incidence of narcissism is rising due to the pressures associated with social media and the media culture. Increasingly, mental health...
Why is gaslighting such an effective manipulation tool?
Most often seen in intimate relationships, gaslighting is one of the methods narcissists use to gain the upper hand. This psychological manipulation can lead partners to question their own judgment and believe ideas that are patently untrue. Keep reading to find out...
How do I know that I’m dating a narcissist?
Dating a narcissist can make you think you have finally found your special someone. However, these relationships quickly turn sour. If you know what to look for in the people that you date, you can end these toxic relationships early and save yourself a lot of...