For example, if you experience a home fire that destroys everything you own, you can’t forget it, and now you know the devastating impact fires can have on people’s lives.What You See in Them Stays with You ©Article cover made by the author.In a narcissistic relationship, you face things you never expected. You endure behaviors that seem unreal, hear words of abuse that […]

This is common in every narcissistic relationship, where things get worse and worse until the relationship finally breaks and ends. Narcissists thrive on unstable, unhealthy relationships that lack depth. They draw people in whether family, partners, neighbors, or coworkers with the goal of draining their energy, spirit, goals, drive, and self-confidence. Imagine growing up with narcissistic parents, they didn’t support […]

At first, it all felt so real and sincere. You went into it with good intentions, planning to keep your promises and be honest. But soon enough, you realized things were not as they seemed. Imagine being fully committed to a relationship, whether it’s a friendship, romance, work partnership, or community involvement. You went into it with sincere hopes for […]

All marriages can be tiring, but being married to a narcissist is especially painful. It drains you in ways that are hard to describe. Narcissists often pretend to be incompetent, making you feel more like their caretaker than their partner. You always have to chase after them, asking for the same things over and over, but they never listen. Imagine […]

Often, survivors of narcissistic abuse spend much of their lives trying to save what they think is the narcissist’s vulnerable side. But they don’t realize, narcissists don’t have an innocent side inside them. Instead, there’s a cruel inner force that uses people’s feelings against them, causing deep and intentional harm. They often try to save something that isn’t real, and […]

Although narcissists cannot love unconditionally, they have a strong ability to intensely hate you purposefully. This comes from their inability to copy your natural talent for attracting and guiding others, which they envy but cannot mimic. This jealousy and envy drive narcissists to copy and undermine you, ruining your reputation, isolating you, and making you feel worthless. They abandon you […]

Ever wonder why that narcissist is mad at you? It’s because you’re not as miserable as they hoped. You’re focusing on yourself, healing, and moving forward. This really bothers them. So, keep bothering them. I’m Ryan, a writer who helps people recover from narcissistic abuse. In today’s article, I’ll explain why, when a narcissist loses their cool, you’ve won. Let’s […]

Going through narcissistic abuse can really disrupt who you are, changing you in ways that might seem strange or confusing. It leaves behind a bunch of reactions that can be hard to understand, both for you and for others. After leaving the narcissist, you feel constantly on edge, always expecting something bad to happen. It’s difficult to trust others, and […]

Lots of people who survived narcissistic abuse are really mad at higher powers. They feel like they’ve been let down and ask, “Why didn’t God or the Universe warn me about the narcissist?” They trusted their gut feelings and inner voice but still ended up hurt. What if I told you there were signs all along? Like when your health […]

Spotting a covert narcissist is not easy because they don’t show the usual signs like the more obvious narcissists do. They don’t act grand or entitled, in fact, they seem quite the opposite. They might seem caring and empathetic, showing interest in helping and saving you from your troubles. You might think they’re sincere and willing to be vulnerable, traits […]

Contrary to popular belief, narcissists do miss you, but not in the same way you miss them. They miss certain things about you, not you as a person. They process these feelings very differently. In this article, we will explore what’s going on in their minds. I’m going to share it all. But first, let me introduce myself. I’m Ryan, […]

When a narcissist realizes they’ve lost the “Genuine one,” it means they’ve lost their main support. This person isn’t just anyone, they’re like a pillar for the narcissist, always there to help. They’re totally committed and willing to do anything to save the relationship. Losing them is not something the narcissist can accept because they give an unmatched love and […]