Category Archives for Contemplating No Contact

10 Narcissistic Manipulation Tactics to Watch for During COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has been both a gift and a curse for narcissists – and survivors of narcissistic abuse. If you’ve managed to escape narcissistic manipulation and have begun a new life on your

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Does the Narcissist Prefer You Over the New Supply?

Is there a way to tell if the narcissist is just settling with their new supply and would rather be with you? If you are trying to break free from a narcissist or if you were recently discarded by one,

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The Dark Triad: Are We Gaslighting Ourselves About Narcissism?

The Dark Triad  |  You’re Collateral Damage  |  The Narcissist’s Playbook  |  Fewer Traits Doesn’t Equal Safety  |  Get Help When we first started learning about narcissism, most

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How Betrayal Bonds Keep You Chained to Narcissistic Abuse

When we think of trauma, we don’t usually think of betrayal as being a source of it.  Your partner calls you an insulting name, uses you for money, disrespects your boundaries, or sleeps with your

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10 Things to Expect When a Narcissist Knows You Are Onto Them

Wondering what to expect when a narcissist knows you are onto them?  Maybe you’re thinking of outing them to the people they know? What could be more vindicating than letting the narcissist know

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Love Bombing Always Leads to Hate Bombing

“Why can’t we just go back to the way things USED to be? The good times before we fought all the time?” If you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, you’ve no doubt uttered this classic question

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How Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome Triggers Financial PTSD

Do you feel sick to your stomach every time you spend $3 on a simple coffee? Are you meticulously combing your debit history at least once a day? Do thoughts of bills and frivolous purchases wake you up

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Everything You Need to Know About the Narcissist’s Biggest Fear

Admit it.  You’ve read all the articles you could find in order to learn about the narcissist’s biggest fear.   In fact, you may have tried a few of the suggestions in an attempt to give the

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13 Unsettling Things Narcissists Do When They Think No One Is Looking

If you’ve been in a relationship with someone you suspect is a narcissist, there has likely come a time when you developed a burning desire to know the things narcissists do when they’re by themselves. If

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