The Narcissistic Partner
Are you feeling like you are going a tad crazy in the relationship?
- Doubting yourself
- confused
- guilt-ridden
- feeling shamed
- mis-understood
- unseen
- unheard
- ignored
- exhausted
- tired
- drained
- got nothing left to give?
What does narcissist disorder
behaviour look like in relationship?
Here are a few things to look out for
- The narcissist will love to be the centre of attention.
- Need your constant love and admiration.
- The way they think is the only way… concepts outside of their thinking do not exist.
- Lie
- Cheat
- Are incongruent – charming one minute and volatile the next
- Often have addictions
- Their opinions are the only points worth listening too
- They are unpredictable – they do not have good emotional regulation
- The have well established coping skills and emotional defenses
- They see you as an extension of themselves
- They have delusions about what they can do
- They will gaslight – cause you to doubt your perceptions (through deception and lies)
- Conflict is fragile and volatile
- Possible intentional and coercive control of your life and finances
- Give to get
If you think you are in a relationship with a narcissist, counselling is imperative.
Not only does life become a little crazy, but it can also be incredibly de-moralizing.
There is a link between partnering with a person with narcissism, and ones own personal dysfunctions. Compromised health is often the outcome.
What Can I Do About It?
Here are three important points that counselling will address
- How did I get here and where to from here (non-judgemental exploration of your life’s journey and relationships).
- Is there a cure or answer for narcissism?
- Finding or creating the love you want and self love / self-care.
And much more will be explored during your counselling sessions