There is no greater connection in this world than the bond shared between a parent and their child. However, when it comes to narcissistic parents, this connection is often contaminated by their toxic and self-serving behaviours. Narcissists are not motivated by love or genuine connection. Instead, they are driven by an insatiable need to maintain their false image, as how others perceive them is of utmost importance. This obsession with appearances complicates their relation

Narcissists emotionally and psychologically abuse their victims. They thrive on their victims' emotional reactions—it feeds them and makes them feel alive. This is why they often engage in tactics such as denial, blame-shifting, projection, gaslighting, and creating double binds. They devalue and degrade their victims, sometimes resorting to the silent treatment, as it brings them joy to see their victims trapped in misery and suffering. Narcissists frequently engage in sabot

There was a time when you were infatuated with them. You had an overwhelming feeling of love and attraction toward them. You couldn’t get enough of them, and you probably would have done anything for them. But now, you’ve reached a point where you don’t want them anymore. You’re done dealing with their behaviour, and this realization breaks their spirit. It causes them severe emotional damage because they can see the shift in your feelings. Narcissists are heavily dependent o

Narcissistic parents are often possessive and controlling of their children, but this behaviour is usually directed at one child in particular. This child is often the one with weaker boundaries, someone who struggles to respect their own needs or assert clear and direct rules. This dynamic can differ significantly from how the other children treat the narcissistic parent, which allows the parent to single out this child for unjust treatment. Over time, the narcissistic paren

People with narcissistic tendencies often exhibit a pervasive pattern of behaviour characterized by a need for excessive admiration, a lack of empathy, and a tendency to engage in exploitative relationships. They believe they are entitled to privileges, special treatment, and unquestionable compliance with their wishes or demands. Narcissists may also demand perfection from themselves while projecting this same expectation onto others, who inevitably fall short of their stand

If you’ve been involved with a narcissist, you’re probably aware that their sexual behaviour can be quite strange, to say the least. In the beginning, they may seem completely invested in you, forming a close connection. However, over time, they deliberately become distant, which can feel confusing and unsettling. This behaviour is very different from what is typical or expected in a healthy relationship. It catches you off guard and leaves you overthinking, trying to make se

Narcissists are never happy; they are always in a bad mood. Yet, sometimes they will make an effort to pretend like they're having a good time, especially once they've discarded you and are triangulating you with a new supply. They already know they have a problem and that you can see it. They know you know they can never be happy. So, they create this façade where they've moved on with their new source and are so much happier without you. The reality is that they're still ma

Narcissists are all about themselves. They're self-absorbed and lack empathy. They see people as objects that exist to meet their needs. So, of course, it's very frustrating and disappointing for them when you do certain things because they want you to be under their control like a puppet on a string. They don't want you to have a mind of your own, think for yourself, or make your own choices and decisions. While it may be in your best interest, it may be unfavourable for the

Narcissists are all about themselves. They're self-absorbed, and they lack empathy. They see people as objects that exist to meet their needs. Therefore, it's very frustrating and disappointing for them when you do certain things because they want you to be under their control like a puppet on a string. They don't want you to have a mind of your own. They don't want you to think for yourself and make your own choices and decisions. While it may be in your best interest, it ma

When you first meet the narcissist, it feels like everything you've been waiting for and everything you've ever wanted. They present themselves as your soulmate, as the person who is going to make everything better for you. In the beginning, they are kind, helpful, friendly, and agreeable. They are always there for you, making love together every day, helping with things around the house, and even taking care of your cat or dog. It's like throughout your entire life, you neve

Sometimes, people are susceptible to getting sick due to their lifestyle choices, environment, genetics, and age. Sleep deprivation and chronic stress are also factors that can cause frequent illness. Chronic stress, often experienced when dealing with narcissists, can lead to physical symptoms such as headaches, nausea, ulcers, neurological disorders, and heart disease. However, just because you may get sick doesn't mean the narcissist will abandon you. They won't always do

The purpose of the smear campaign is to isolate you. It's designed to separate you from other people, especially those who may be able to support you. The goal is to keep you alone, without friends or help, so that you don't have any assistance, courage, faith, or confidence. They want to alienate you, making you feel different and not part of a group, leading to withdrawal and isolation from the objective world. This isolation can arouse hostility and indifference in you, wh

You may be wondering how God could let this happen to you or why God didn't intervene. The reality is that God will rarely directly intervene in anything. In fact, God's chosen ones may appear to experience more suffering than anyone else because that's what it means to be a chosen one. You're going to be tried and tested. You're powerful and strong; you were made in God's image. God knows that it is difficult for you, but God would never allow you to go through a situation t

How you feel when you're dealing with a narcissist is typically how they want you to feel. Narcissists do not value authenticity, genuine emotion, or self-expression. They are emotional manipulators who use your emotions to get what they want, steer your behaviour, and influence your ideals to facilitate their personal objectives. They're manipulating you, positioning you to their aim and purpose, just as an artist manipulates a lump of clay into a piece of pottery. The narci

Narcissists cannot be around healthy people or functional behaviour for a long period of time. A healthy person is one who is in a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Some examples of this may be a person who doesn't drink alcohol or smoke, is at a healthy weight, and eats a balanced diet. They think in a positive way, express optimism, agreement, and acceptance, and are happy and comfortable because nothing is worrying them. That's what a healthy perso

Narcissists can be so brainless and stubborn that at times you may feel sorry for them because they're desperately seeking attention and validation from you. Sometimes you may just give in because you feel bad for them, but then it inflates their ego, and they suddenly start thinking they're better than you. If they weren't such attention seekers, you probably never would have even noticed them. You never would have known that they even existed. They couldn't help but notice

It should be no surprise to you to learn that narcissists hate you. They engage in hostile behaviour; they're unfriendly, oppositional, and resistant. Yet, there is this continued presence—they keep coming after you and do not stop, which is the definition of an Internet troll or a hater. They do things deliberately to bait you. They provoke arguments and emotional reactions, often saying things they don't even believe just to cause drama or manipulate your perception. They m

You're constantly thinking about the narcissist. You're considering something they've said or done, going over the same matter in your thoughts again and again. No matter what you do, you just can't get your mind off of them. Even when you try to think of other things, it always brings your thoughts back to them. You want to know what they're doing and why it ended the way it did. You may be wondering if it was deliberate or just an accident. You may be wondering what is actu

Dealing with a narcissist can be challenging, but there are specific actions you can take to protect yourself and disrupt their manipulative behaviour. Here are five things you can do to cause a narcissist to lose their mind: 1. Let Them Know That You Know Let the narcissist know that you are aware of their manipulative tactics, but don't confront them directly. Instead, subtly change your behaviour to indicate that you see through their façade. When they realize you understa

You may believe you are simply living your life, trying to avoid the narcissist and stay out of harm’s way. From your perspective, you are surviving, coping, and enduring. But the narcissist sees your existence very differently. From their perspective, you are dying slowly and painfully as a direct result of everything they are doing to you, and disturbingly, that perspective may not be entirely inaccurate. If you compare who you are now to who you were before the narcissist