Have you been subjected to a symphony of lies, broken promises, and repeated soul-crushing bouts of cruelty? Do you feel exhausted from trying to make sense of irrational behaviours that sap your energy, and create confusion and chaos, while your partner gleefully skips along to a lilting tune that doesn’t fit the mood of the nightmare you are living? If so, you are potentially in a relationship with a narcissist. The examples below of narcissistic behaviour and outright abus

Narcissists, the garden variety: loud, boisterous, and obvious, can be spotted a mile away. We see them coming and brace ourselves for the lies, manipulation, and embarrassingly vocal expressions of pomposity and putting others down. Their ego is worn on their sleeve with no hidden agenda. They will often brag about their conquests, and take pride in hurting others. The Covert Narcissist is a different species. They will almost always present as kind, caring and benevolent s

This is a personal story. I am not a doctor or a psychologist. What I do have under my belt is enough research to fill a small library and the personal experience of rage, torture and ridicule that I was subjected to during a 9-year period of my life. I will not cry for you. The feelings of grief and sadness over the loss of a healthy relationship do not apply in this case. You see, I didn’t drink the Kool-Aid, and cater to the whims of this highly abusive and controlling ind