The Four Biggest Myths About People in Relationships with Narcissists
I’ve previously written about the characteristics to which narcissists are attracted. The partners tend to be easygoing and give others the benefit of the doubt. They also tend to be known as caretakers and have other strong positive qualities from which the narcissist can draw resources. Yet negative stereotypes persist about the survivors of narcissistically abusive relationships. Here are four big myths about survivors that I’d like to dispel, including one that’s controversial. Myth #1. The partners are more gullible than everyone else. Partners of narcissists do not enter into relationships with them because they are unable to discern truth...