In part one of this series, I explain why co-parenting with a narcissist means being “the asshole.” To clarify, being the asshole doesn’t mean being an arrogant, controlling, unreasonable jerk. Rather, it means being indifferent to the narcissist’s opinions and feelings about you. It means practicing accountability and becoming immune to the borderline’s continued attempts […]
Sex with Borderlines: Confusing Intensity for Intimacy, Part 2
Myths about amazing sex with borderlines and narcissists proliferate the Internet. Sex with borderlines isn’t amazing (contrary to urban legend). Same goes for sex with narcissists. To be clear, we’re talking about individuals who, emotionally- and psychologically-speaking, haven’t developed beyond childhood or adolescence, okay? As discussed in Part One, many codependent clients confuse love bombing […]
That’s Not Normal: Her Parents Are Surprised and Grateful that You Want to Marry their Daughter [Meme]
In case there’s any doubt, it’s not normal for parents to be dismayed that someone would want to date or marry their daughter or son. Were your future in-laws surprised, confused, grateful and relieved you wanted to marry their child? If you didn’t understand it at the time, do you understand now? If any potential bride […]
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