Inner Toxic Relief

What happens to the children of narcissists? Even if you are not directly involved with a narcissist, you can expect that anyone you interact with who was raised ...

Narcissism is a demanding and difficult psychiatric disorder, and we see it perhaps more often than we might expect among our friends, family, and romantic partners. It can ...

Narcissism is far more common in men than it is in women, but that doesn’t mean your girlfriend isn’t a narcissist. It does affect women, too.  The problem ...

For a narcissist, relationships are like a business transaction: they are trying to get what they want at the metaphorical lowest price. For that reason, they play games ...

While not all narcissists resort to physical abuse, it is a possibility, particularly with narcissistic spouses. That’s why it’s important to learn about the potential for physical abuse ...

Given the narcissist’s manipulative, abusive techniques, you might be wondering how they can manage to stay married. Many narcissists are married for years despite their bad behavior.  Narcissists ...

If you’ve finally made the decision to end a relationship with a narcissist and move on, it’s normal to worry about them to some degree. At the very ...

Narcissists cannot accept any kind of criticism. They often perceive even the most gentle feedback as negative. This can cause them to fly into what is called a ...

Leaving a narcissistic spouse is not like leaving another type of person. Narcissists are experts at gaslighting, guilt trips, and other manipulation tactics to get you to stay.  ...

Because a narcissist is dependent upon you for external validation, it can be really hard to get out of a relationship with them. They desperately need your attention ...