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How is Dating Someone Who Was Abused by a Narcissist?

Congratulations! You’re dating someone who was abused by a narcissist, a narc survivor. That means their past love story was less of a fairy tale and more of a psychological thriller where the villain gaslighted, manipulated, and drained every ounce of self-worth from them. Now, here you are, trying to be the wonderful person who…

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Are Cheaters Narcissists?

Infidelity is one of the most painful betrayals in a relationship. It shakes trust, rewires emotions, and often leaves people wondering: Why did they do it? And, more specifically: Are cheaters narcissists always? The idea makes sense—cheating feels like an inherently selfish act, and who do we associate with extreme selfishness? Narcissists. While it may…

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Can You Get PTSD From Narcissistic Abuse?

If you’ve ever been in a relationship with a narcissist, you know it’s like being trapped in a funhouse mirror maze—except there’s nothing fun about it. Narcissistic abuse is a unique form of emotional and psychological torment that can leave deep, invisible scars. But can you get something serious like PTSD or its complex form,…

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What happens on Ignoring a Narcissist?

Narcissists generally don’t like being ignored, as it stifles their desire for constant validation and control.They might react with anger, or attempt to gain their attention or pursue revenge. It is therefore crucial to handle these situations with caution and a sense of support There’s nothing that the person who is a narcissist would rather…

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11 Dysfunctional Things in a Narcissistic Family

Picture a family where one or more member dominates and controls everyone else, using emotional abuse, manipulation, and gaslighting tactics to maintain power and control. This is the reality for many individuals raised in a dysfunctional narcissistic family. Just think about how a child grows under such circumstances.  Children of narcissistic parents may be subjected…

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How do Two Narcissists Live in a Relationship?

A Narcissistic couple may look like having a joyous and romantic life together, but you may not know the dark truth that happens. Let’s look at what happens when two narcissists date and how two narcissists live in a relationship.    A narcissist is a person with a personality disorder characterized by excessive self-love and…

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How Narcissists Reacts When they know you know about them?

Narcissists are experts at hiding their true faces and unveiling that face to the public might be the worst nightmare they could possibly expect. But, when the narcissist knows you know about them, these 11 reactions listed in this article may burst out of them.    Narcissists are often secretive in nature, as they seek…

Top cheating patterns of a covert narcissists
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Cheating Patterns of the Covert Narcissists

Narcissists always follow certain patterns in their abusive behavior. They follow a unique pattern to cheat their partners. Cheating gets tougher to find and hard to get over when it is a covert narcissist especially.   Covert narcissists often appear to be humble, shy, or even self-effacing, but underneath this facade lies a deep-seated need…

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10 best things that happen after leaving the narcissist

We all know that leaving the Narcissist is tough. However, here you are! Willing to know about the good things that happen after leaving the narcissist. Although walking away from a narcissist may be a post-traumatic journey fraught with self-doubt and anxiety, let’s concentrate on the positive aspects to help you see clearly and heal…