Narcissistic abuse affects over 158 million people in the U.S. alone, and a majority of these narcissists are absolute control freaks. They try to possess and own their partners, friends, children, accomplices, and almost every single person in their lives. Voice your concerns and you’d find yourself trapped in a whirlwind of narcissistic abuse. The …
Are you in a relationship with someone who’s completely narcissistic? Do you suspect they’re cheating on you? They might be! Narcissistic individuals crave constant attention to validate their worth and condone their actions. This is all governed by a very twisted thought process. Narcissistic partners cheat at a much higher rate than many other people. …
Is there a narcissistic Wicked Witch in your life? Beware! She may have her own “flying monkeys” as well. A term coined from the popular movie “The Wizard of Oz”, flying monkey refers to someone who orbits around a narcissist, obeying their orders and doing all the dirty work for them. These people are somewhat …
Yes, falling in love with your captor is possible and it’s no different than being held hostage. If you find yourself unable to get out of an abusive relationship, or have stayed in unhealthy relationships before, there’s a possibility you may be “stuck” as a result of the trauma bond. This type of survival strategy …
Relationships can be difficult at times to navigate, but they’re even harder when your partner is suffering from mental health or personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder (BPD) or narcissism. People with borderline personalities have an unstable personal identity, they can suffer from paranoia, are often suspicious, and can make your life a living …
Breaking up from a relationship is always painful, hard, and can be a downright nasty experience. Sadly, it is even more challenging when your partner is suffering from a personality disorder, such as BPD. That’s because, BP’s usually harbor a crippling fear of abandonment, they’re often dependent on their partners both emotionally and financially and …
Borderline personality disorder and narcissism often go unidentified until someone you know is diagnosed. Suddenly you begin to realize, why things are the way they are. Narcissists, and those with a borderline personality disorder, both inflict abuse on others that’s mostly emotional and sometimes physical. Individuals with these personality disorders are really difficult to deal …
Narcissists are bullies! Dealing with them is never easy due to their excessive sense of self-importance, their extreme preoccupation with themselves, and their lack of empathy for any other person. Being in any relationship with a narcissist can be troubling, but it’s total hell if that person happens to be one of your parents. That’s …
Narcissism is not just about how a person thinks of themselves, it’s more about how they treat others. Narcissistic abuse is mostly emotional, but it can also be physical, sexual, financial, and spiritual. It involves psycho-emotional violations, such as constantly judging the other person, belittlement, and even blame. Moreover, even at times when the abuse …