Tag: narcissists and stockholm syndrome

Part of the reason why it’s so hard to break up with a narcissist is that the abusive dynamic with a narcissist is formed through a series of mostly small interactions over a long period of time.   Those interactions affect us in many ways and the reasons why we stay bound to our narcissistic partners even when we want to leave become complicated. Here are six important concepts that explain narcissistic abuse in relationships. Why We Can’t Break Up with a Narcissist  The methods narcissists use are the same ones advertisers use, the same ones casinos use to entice visitors...

By presenting to us what feels like two completely different people, we can become snared in the narcissist’s battle for control over our perception of reality. This is where cognitive dissonance begins. It is nothing less than mind control and it must be broken. Want to learn about the five stages of leaving a narcissist? See the end of this post for information about how to read a free preview of my book, which including the first chapter and the pathological love relationship checklist. What is Cognitive Dissonance? The idea behind cognitive dissonance is that people will feel so much anxiety...