This article delves into the characteristics of a narcissist, exploring their manipulative tactics, controlling behaviors, and the devastating impact they can have on victims. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing these red flags early on and offers advice on how to establish healthy boundaries and prioritize self-preservation.
The word narcissist comes from Greek mythology, a tale about a guy called Narcissus. As the Oxford Classical Dictionary states, “He loved no one till he saw his own reflection in water and fell in love with that; finally he pined away, died, and was turned into the flower of like name.” Often, the signs are hard to spot at the beginning of a relationship. But as time goes on, the narcissist will start showing their true colors. At least behind closed doors.
They might criticize your appearance, clothes, or choice of hairstyle. They make fun of you or put you down; this might happen behind your back and/or to your face, according to VeryWell Mind. “They make fun of others, especially people they perceive as lesser than them (i.e., someone they deem as less attractive or wealthy). In general, they are highly self-absorbed. For narcissists, control equals power. And they may carry out control in various ways. For example, by intimidation, emotional, physical and/or mental abuse. They could also isolate you from family and friends, and create a space where you are financially dependent on them. “The controlling behaviors may seem subtle at first, for example, wanting to control your time and attention, or insisting that things are done a certain way, but the behaviors tend to escalate over time to things such as controlling who you speak to, where you go, what you do, when you must be home and when you have sex with one another. Dealing with a narcissist can be draining and can have a negative effect on your mental health, self-esteem, other relationships and career. In some cases, the wounds might take years to heal. Experts warn that it’s important to understand that you cannot change a narcissist. And nothing you do will ever be good enough. “The best thing you can do is cut ties. Offer them no explanation. Offer no second chance.
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