Narcissists

Once you are discarded by a narcissist or, conversely, once you leave the narcissist and go no-contact, the narcissist has to act quickly to save face and get their fix from the new supply. Like an...

Narcissists master the art of wearing different masks for different audiences, mirroring values and beliefs to manipulate and control. From being a ‘progressive liberal’ with one group to a ‘libert...

Narcissists exhibit two distinct dating patterns: they either target strong, independent partners to break them down or seek weaker individuals with less agency to manipulate. After leaving a narci...

Real life rarely offers the justice we see in movies. Narcissists often avoid consequences while victims are left to pick up the pieces. But true healing comes not from waiting for justice but from...

My narcissist called me insecure, and by the end of our relationship, I was—but not because of who I am, but because of how he treated me. From confident and bold to timid and broken, I endured yea...

Reactive abuse is a calculated tactic narcissists use to manipulate and blame their victims. Learn how these three stages—Devalue, Abuse, and Record—unfold and how I experienced them firsthand. Des...

Narcissists demand undying loyalty while betraying you at every turn—and they feel justified in doing so. Reflecting on my narcissist's two arrests, I saw firsthand how they manipulate, blame, and ...

He would gush over pictures of Trixie and Cuddly Kat at church, but at home, he spewed venom about ‘cat ladies’ and their ‘pathetic love for animals.’ He viewed kindness toward pets as a weakness, ...

At first, I thought it was just a quirky habit. My narcissist would casually hand me kitchen gadgets ‘for my house’ while we shopped, or plead in a baby voice for me to buy lotion ‘for his son’s dr...

At first, my narcissist seemed generous—offering help, doing small favors, making gestures that looked like love. But every act of ‘kindness’ came with an unspoken contract: I owed him, and the deb...

At first, my narcissist seemed like the perfect partner—charming, respected, and deeply invested in social justice. But behind closed doors, a different man emerged. His kindness was calculated, hi...

In hindsight, I overlooked so many red flags that could have saved me years of pain. One of the biggest? His ability to lie—effortlessly, shamelessly, and without hesitation. Narcissists don’t just...

A toxic relationship with a narcissist doesn’t just break your heart—it reshapes your entire existence. From physical health struggles like weight loss, chronic illness, and hair loss to severe men...

After my narcissist was arrested for assaulting me, he didn’t take responsibility—he used DARVO. He denied the abuse, attacked my character, and portrayed himself as the real victim. As I sat in co...

Breadcrumbing is one of the most insidious tactics narcissists use to manipulate their partners—offering small, inconsistent gestures of affection to maintain control. Whether it’s a half-eaten ice...

In the months following my narcissist's arrest, I woke up every night drenched in sweat, shaking from fear and trauma—but most of all, missing him. Despite recovering from physical injuries, financ...

The night my narcissist was arrested for the second time, he made sure to record only one part of the story—the part where I looked ‘crazy.’ What he didn’t record? The part where he smashed my elec...

Narcissists often resort to childish tactics to manipulate and deflect blame. My narcissist’s favorite? Accusing me of not wanting him to have friends anytime I called out his dangerous drinking. F...

Behind every narcissist is often an enabler, and in my ex’s case, it was his mother. She justified his drinking, excused his violence, and even defended his inappropriate behavior with students. Wh...

The ‘time out’ rule is meant to help couples cool down during heated arguments, but in the hands of a narcissist, it became a weapon. My narcissist used it as a shield to avoid responsibility—calli...

My narcissist masterfully manipulated his first wife into leaving their marriage, ensuring she bore the blame while he played the supportive victim. From emotional neglect to outright infidelity, h...

Birthdays with a narcissist often follow the same cruel pattern: grand celebrations for them, heartbreak for you. My narcissist demanded extravagant ‘birthday months’ while ignoring or ruining mine...

A bear never slammed my head into a wall and then told everyone I self-harmed. A bear never secretly applied for out-of-state jobs with his ex-wife while telling me we were planning our future toge...

Nothing can prepare you for the destruction a narcissist causes. From manipulation to lack of empathy, their behavior leaves you broken in every way. Learn to spot the five telltale traits of narci...

Narcissists are master manipulators, using charm, deception, and surface-level empathy to control those around them. They see people as objects—valuable only when useful, discarded when inconvenien...

My therapist once told me that narcissists can charm the pants off a rattlesnake. That was an understatement. My narcissist knew how to captivate an audience—whether it was fabricating stories abou...