Is Your Partner A Narcissist?

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[MM-qgxh]

They need the answer in order to know for sure that there's no hope he'll ever change.

[veeveemille]

Feeling safe in the relationship is not enough. The problem is they are so good at lovebombing that they fool you into feeling safe, until you are hooked and trapped. You should also look for whether they are emotionally available. Do they tell you what they struggle with, and openly tell you about their past? If they are emotionally available to themselves and to you, they will have the capacity to deeply care about you and have empathy, and to deeply connect.

[bethmoore]

The growing understanding, by professionals, of narcissistic abuse and trauma has helped me immensely. I wish I’d understood these things 50 years ago.

However, “narcissist” is becoming the pop-psych insult de jour, much as borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, & OCD, among others. It’s just as effective for you to simply say that a person is toxic, manipulative, and predatory, and that’s why you avoid them. How do they make you feel? If, as Richard says, you don’t feel safe with them, that’s all you need to know.

[kimslone]

The person who asks the question is trying to decide if it's ok to give up.

[rachelshoemaker]

This is when an individual may need to create their OWN closure. Sometimes we do not need closure from the other person, but must create their own closure and move on with their life

[Earthismadeoflayers]

When someone doesn't respect you, doesn't want you to be happy unless it is them in control of when your happy and ruins your life when they are not in control of you then all you can conclude is that they are a bad person and will never ever change. Don't need to get in their head or 'help' them - it's a bad place and they like it that way.

[KatyWithAWhyyy]

My ex was diagnosed with full on NPD by two psychologists 3 years apart who had no knowledge of the other. As RG said - It. Made. No. Difference. Zero. He denied it of course, said I poisoned the well with both psychs and it was just weaponized against me. Take it from me (and Richard lol) you don't need to know, it truly won't help you in any way. It's just an excuse to waste more time staying in the situation.

[ultrawoman]

doesn't matter. if they make you feel like crap drop them

[mercedessanchez]

You’re so right! That’s the BIG. Question to ask: do I feel safe in this relationship?

[TheWhisperTexan]

Anyone who wants to know if their significant other is a narcissist already knows the answer to Richard's more important second question.

[SusanRenee]

Learning to recognize patterns of dysfunctional and abusive behaviors and acknowledging this is not acceptable in your life is what is important.

[izawaniek]

Spot on! Absolutely the case. If you do not feel safe in a relationship, you leave! Full stop. Thank you so much.

[gemcove]

Thank U! Why do we take soooo much abuse? Probably because we were abused as children & think it’s “normal”. It’s soooo possible to heal & spot future imposters a mile away…. No matter how enticing they look, smell, talk, act…there is no self only illusion. 💜

[cleo]

As soon as the 'crazy' appears....run... and don't look back.

[eymegutierrez]

This is the best and straight to the point advice when dealing with overall problematic people.

[CutestTheGame]

Loving the sound of your voice with this microphone and these audio settings. Your message I already learned in the last few years, just here for the reminder. Is the person safe? If not safe, run Forrest, run!

[gracec]

A very logical and intelligent answer. Thank you.

[FC-PeakVersatility]

Well said. However sometimes, by the time you get an inkling that you’ve built your home over a sinkhole, the ground has already collapsed under your feet.

[DRoche]

The reason why people are asking is because generally speaking, the narcissist is not going to go get a diagnosis. So in order to help the victim of the narcissist, cope with what is happening to them they’re trying to reach a broader audience to ask for input you came off rather smug in this video clip. I’ve seen my daughter suffer at the hands of a very abusive husband thank God she was brave enough to ask questions.

[PsIloveu]

I asked my narc straight out if he was, he gave me the most evil snigger to confirm he knows what he is and knows exactly what he’s doing .