Is it OK to stay with a narcissist?

It’s certainly possible to have a relationship with a narcissist, but it’s going to be emotionally and psychologically exhausting. Narcissists drain all the life and spirit from their partner, using them as an emotional — and sometimes literal — punching bag.

Why do people put up with narcissist?

They have many strengths, like being inspirational and pushing others to succeed. But their traits can also make type A people targets for narcissists. One reason for this, according to psychologist and dark personality expert Perpetua Neo, is they tend to want to give somebody more than what they receive.

What kind of woman falls for a narcissist?

Someone who will make the narcissist feel good about themselves, through compliments or gestures. Anyone who will reflect well on them in the eyes of other people. Someone who validates their feelings, overlooks their flaws, and who isn’t likely to leave them during the narcissistic abuse.

Why do we stay in a relationship with a narcissist?

5 Reasons Why We Stay In A Relationship With A Narcissist Get the Book…Change Your Life 1. Because if we could only make them understand, everything would work itself out. 2. Because, after all, nobody’s perfect! 3. Because the truth is that we never really have any concrete proof of anything!

Do narcissists feel bad when they hurt you?

A wise woman once told me, “When they feel fat, they complain about your weight.” A lack of emotional empathy means that narcissists do not feel bad when they hurt you. They may not even notice your reaction. If they do, they are highly unlikely to care. If you complain, they will deny responsibility—“You are too sensitive.”

What does a narcissist do when you ask a question?

A narc will duck and dodge and talk in riddles and punish us for asking questions…all with the intent of silencing our suspicions. Even our intuition (which NEVER lies) is no match for this deception. A narcissist in the Game of Life is in it to win it.

What does it mean when your narcissist lacks object constancy?

Narcissists lack “object constancy:” In essence, this means that the moment that your narcissistic mate feels something negative, it disrupts the positive connection between you, and everything positive flies out the window.