So, how do you know that a relationship has become toxic? How much is enough? When should you walk away? Everyone is different. Every situation is different. Everyone has a unique set of values, morals, ideologies and a certain tolerance threshold that makes up one’s individual identity. Therefore, in considering when it’s appropriate to leave […]
A Shoulder to Lean On: The Importance of a Support System
When you’re in a relationship with a pathological narcissist it may be extremely difficult to maintain close ties with your friends and family members. This is because your captor will stop at nothing to ensure total dependence, which includes complete isolation from the influence of others. It may also be difficult to seek advice from […]
When Abuse Gets Physical: Spotting Signs of a Battered Woman
Narcissistic abusers not only expect their victims to comply with their sadistic demands, they expect them to cover for them at all times, at all costs. If there’s any reason to believe that a victim won’t abide by these rules, they’ll employ more overt, physical, tactics meant to ensure their victims will remain subservient. And, […]
The Idealize Stage: How to Steer Clear from Buyer’s Remorse
Idealize –Verb: regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality. Let’s focus a little more on the idealize stage. This is the first stage in a romantic partnership with an individual who has narcissistic personality disorder. It is very important to understand what happens in this stage. And, yet, most simply do not […]
Understanding Subclinical Narcissism Before It’s Too Late
Pathological narcissism, also termed subclinical narcissism or Narcissistic Personality Disorder, is largely misunderstood. This is because it’s a disorder that can go unrecognized or undiagnosed for a prolonged period of time. True NPD is a variant of psychopathy and is a serious condition that affects the welfare of everyone in the individual’s life. Because narcissists […]
What to Expect During Devalue and Discard
How far will pathological narcissists go in devalue and discard? Is there a certain threshold that, if reached, the narcissist will actually agree that enough is enough and finally leave a victim alone? The mind-numbing answer to this question is – it all depends. There are some factors that will influence a narcissist during these […]