Many people in relationships with narcissists, psychopaths, borderlines, histrionics and other personality disordered abusers often find themselves living by a set of rules, spoken and unspoken, determined by their abuser. Narcissists don’t force their victims to live by these rules. Adult victims comply hoping to preserve the relationship for a variety of typically misguided, unhealthy […]
Characteristics of Professional Victims
Does your spouse blame you for everything that’s wrong in the marriage? Does she or he refuse to take responsibility for their actions, especially the cruel and deceitful ones? Do you frequently feel forced into acts of contrition, like you’re forever obligated to make it up to your partner, girlfriend or boyfriend? If so, you […]
Narcissists and Control: Monitoring your Whereabouts, Including Time Spent on the Toilet
No, I’m not making this up. It really happens in some abusive relationships. Abuse is about control and power and, in some cases, that includes how much time the abuse victim spends in the bathroom. Seriously. This happens to people. Why they tolerate it is another matter, but it happens. I’ve worked with many men […]
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