Narcissistic Abuse in Relationships: What Is It?
Narcissistic abuse in relationships is notoriously difficult to define. Because narcissists may engage in physical, sexual and financial abuse, victims may spend years recovering or rebuilding their lives psychologically at the same time they must also learn new ways to support themselves or save money after they have lost everything. What is it about narcissistic abuse that sets it apart from the other forms of abuse? Why bother to carve out a separate space for it at all? Narcissists are cruel. Narcissists can belittle, name-call, and shame. They fluctuate between “honeymoon periods” and “abusive periods.” They are often controlling and...
