They want to keep you silent. They want to render you speechless, wordless, and voiceless, ensuring that you are unable to communicate or express your thoughts and feelings. This is why they will counteract anything you try to accomplish. They will act against it to diminish its impact and neutralise it. They will run smear campaigns and do whatever it takes to shut you down. Narcissists are not willing to engage in formal discussions or exchanges of views because they are hi

Most people who are dealing with a narcissist do not realise that they are being manipulated. They do not realise that they have been drawn into a mind game involving guilt or humiliation. This is how these mind games prove effective for narcissists—because their victims don’t understand what is happening. As a result, they remain trapped in the relationship, allowing the narcissist to gain control. This often leads victims to criticise and punish themselves unnecessarily. Th

There was a time when you didn’t understand what was going on. You tried as much as you could to make things better, but it didn’t make any sense because nothing you did improved the situation. You were running endlessly on a hamster wheel, trying to please the narcissist, while they did everything they could to keep you trapped in this cycle. Instead of working with you towards a resolution where you could both find peace and happiness, they ensured you remained stuck. That’

An empath is someone who is highly attuned to the feelings and emotions of those around them. They feel what others are experiencing on a deep emotional level. This ability to discern another person’s emotions goes beyond empathy, to the extent that an empath may even take on another person’s physical and emotional pain. Empaths are exceptional listeners and understand people on a profound level. They may have the ability to detect dishonesty, yet they often take on other peo

How a narcissist feels when you cut them off depends on the type of narcissist you were dealing with. Beyond the categories of overt, covert, cerebral, and somatic narcissists, they can generally be divided into two main types: those who are jealous, possessive, and controlling, and those who exhibit 'player' tendencies. The 'player' type of narcissist is typically unaffected when you cut them off. They are unlikely to feel rejected, inadequate, or faulty simply because you s

You may never have thought about the narcissist in this way. It may never have crossed your mind, but narcissism is actually characterised by jealousy and envy. Yes, the narcissist is jealous of you, and that is why they are often so mean and competitive. It’s why they’re unkind, spiteful, and unfair, and why they drain you of everything you have. Yet, they are unwilling to give or share anything with you because they feel a discontented longing, aroused by your possessions,

The narcissist deliberately pulls away because, by leaving you feeling rejected, it makes them feel desired and wanted. However, this move heavily depends on your response to it. It relies on you feeling as though you are missing something, as though you cannot live without them. This is how they manage to feel in control, even when they are the ones pulling away. They only pull away to leave you wanting them. If you couldn’t care less about their absence, it affects them dee

Narcissists often deliberately pull away to make you feel rejected, as this boosts their sense of being desired and wanted. However, this tactic heavily depends on your response. It relies on you feeling as though you are missing something and cannot live without them. This is how they maintain control, even when they leave. They only pull away to make you want them more. If you show indifference to their absence, it unsettles them and leaves them feeling unwanted. Narcissist

Being with a narcissist is an unpleasant and uncomfortable experience. You constantly feel as though you are walking on eggshells, careful not to offend or upset them. You become paranoid and hypervigilant because any small thing could set them off, and you never know how they will react. As a result, you learn to filter everything through their perspective. Narcissists are unpredictable, and their actions are often based on sudden and impulsive urges, desires, or ideas that

When you separate from a narcissist, it can be incredibly confusing. You may have believed they were genuinely connected to you—not just spending time together, but truly seeing, hearing, and understanding you. You might have thought they cared for and respected you because you experienced a sense of closeness and connection. You may have even believed you were loved and appreciated, as though they recognised your worth and importance. However, narcissists see love as a weakn

Some narcissists are very jealous, possessive, and controlling. These are the types of narcissists you are likely to have a long-term relationship with. Their lives may revolve entirely around you as their primary source of supply, and they may not even have anyone else on the side. However, there is another type of narcissist, which I refer to as the "player" type. These narcissists have numerous options, yet they may make you feel as though you are developing a genuine conn

The person you think they are is not real. That character does not have its own objective, independent existence. It is something that was injected into your mind, where you unconsciously incorporated their attitudes, values, and qualities into yourself. You are mourning and grieving the false character, which may make you believe it is real because it exists in your mind. However, you have simply absorbed the qualities of an external object into your psyche, forming an inter

Our modern society places a significant amount of pressure on how women should look and behave. From a young age, girls are subjected to societal expectations, growing up feeling as though they must conform to certain beauty standards. This pressure often comes from the media, friends, and even family. The beauty industry profits immensely from making women feel insecure about their appearance, perpetuating these unrealistic standards. In addition to beauty standards, women f

Narcissists will downgrade after being with you, and they may be fully aware of what they are doing. They understand that they were the weaker half of the relationship when they were with you. They recognised that they were not on your level, which made them feel very insecure. This insecurity is why they devalued and discarded you or demoted you to a less important position as a form of punishment. They felt inferior to you and wanted to exert control. They sought the power

Narcissists are often disrespectful, acting in ways that are impolite, uncivil, and intended to offend. They devalue anything they can access, believing that if something is available to them, it must not be valuable. Beneath their grandiose delusions, however, lies deep insecurity. This article explores the only way to command respect from a narcissist and regain control over your life. Narcissists thrive on control and manipulation. Once they believe they have you where the

Unless you were just a one-night stand or someone they hooked up with for a few days, the narcissist will never forget you. They will not forget anyone they had a significant relationship with that lasted a considerable amount of time. However, if the relationship was brief, they may forget you quickly—unless they meet you again, which might jog their memory. A narcissist will never forget their first boyfriend or girlfriend, or the mother or father of their children. They te

Not to be mistaken for confidence, narcissists are actually very fragile and insecure. They have an exaggerated sense of their own abilities and importance. They are full of themselves, self-satisfied, and possess an inflated sense of self-worth. Narcissists often believe they are important, typically because of the attention they receive. They extract narcissistic supply to fill the void inside them; without it, they would feel completely worthless and insignificant. Narciss

There’s something that narcissists expect and anticipate will happen after they discard you. It’s very different from what a normal person might want for their former partner after a breakup. In a typical breakup, you might feel angry and hurt, but eventually, you process those emotions, move on, and even wish the best for the other person. You hope they find happiness and success, without holding any hostility or grudges. Perhaps you even hope they’ll have an epiphany, feel

Narcissists strive to appear powerful and in control, projecting an image of mental and emotional strength. They often act calm and relaxed, as though nothing can disturb them. To maintain this façade, they try to stay two steps ahead, ensuring everything is predictable and within their control. However, this is merely an act. Beneath the surface, there are certain behaviours that can catch them off guard and disrupt their carefully constructed image. Here are five things tha

When you mirror the bad behaviour of a narcissist—the same harsh and unpleasant treatment they have dealt to you—it often leads to unexpected reactions. By turning the tables, shifting from a weaker position to a stronger one, and reversing the situation, you gain the upper hand. However, when you treat them the way they have treated you, they won’t like it. In fact, they will reject it outright because narcissists despise being matched in energy or behaviour. Even if you rep