Have you ever met a partiarly arrogant and conceited person ? Completely focused on her needs and desires? And who doesn't seem to be the least bit interested in other people's? Do you think your partner is manipulating you?
If you said yes, you might have had something to do with the so-called pathological narcissist . Or maybe you've lived or still live in a relationship with him/her.
Narcissistic abuse is a form of emotional abuse that is characteristic of men and women with a personality disorder. Individuals with this disorder engage in chronic devaluation and manipulation of their partners , and they have a worldw that is characterized by vanity and egotism.
Narcissistic relationships are problematic because the partner often is clueless as to the character of the person he/she is dealing . And what is even more baffling is the addiction bond the victims form with narcissistic abusers. Although narcissists are remarkable for their lack of empathy, they have enough awareness of the subjective emotional states of others to use this to engage in psychological manipulation and mind control. Narcissistic partners employ numerous stealthy tactics include verbal abuse and emotional invalidation , stonewalling , projection , taking control of every aspect of the victim's life, gaslighting and triangulation . Due to the narcissistic partner's "false self," the charismatic mask he or she projects to society, the victim often feels isolated in this type of abuse and is unlikely to have his or her experiences validated by friends, family and society.
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