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Are you dating a narcissist? (part 3)
In the previous two posts, I outlined the first two stages of how the narcissist hooks their victim. In this post, I will describe the addictive process they create to keep the victim coming back for more. Third stage: create anxiety in the victim. Now that destabilization is established, the next step is to create …
Are you dating a narcissist? (part 2)
Last week I wrote about the narcissist sets up the initial dynamics. This week I will describe the second stage. Second stage: love and/or sex bombing. Now that the victim is attracted to their likeability and vulnerability, the next stage is to hook the victim. Because Narcissists are aware of their shortcomings, they will initially …
Are you dating a narcissist?
In this 3-part series, I will explain in detail the dynamics of how a narcissist shows up in a romantic relationship. Taylor Swift had it wrong in her song “Don’t Blame Me.” Love isn’t supposed to make you crazy. If it does, you’re probably dating a narcissist. Narcissists come in all forms. They can be …
How ADD Can Destroy Relationships
ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder, and it’s cousin, ADHD, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, can wreak havoc on intimate relationships. We read a lot about how ADD or ADHD affects people, but we don’t get to read a lot about how it affects relationships. And we should. Being married to someone with ADD is sort of …
Building Trust: Don’t Be A Flake
As I sat recently in a restaurant waiting for an acquaintance to show up, I began to think about what it means to be reliable. And, as with most painful or interesting situations in my life, I attempt to make meaning out of it by turning it into a blog post. Or, more specifically, my …
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