If you were in a relationship or are currently in one, then I am sure you might have come across a narcissist at some point. If you are not aware of narcissism, then it can be defined as a character disorder with three common symptoms.
There is an inflated sense of self-importance,
The need to control
The lack of empathy
The condition affects 1 in 10 people, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). It’s the behavior of a narcissist that makes them a dangerous partner and a person who needs to be avoided at all costs. Narcissistic abuse is the name given to a group of behaviors that people use to control others. It’s done by a person who thinks of themselves as superior to others and shows their superiority. They use abusive and manipulative techniques to get what they want from others.
Most people think that all abusers are bad, but most abusers have some reason to be abusive. They usually feel bad about themselves, and they need to justify their bad behavior. This leads to narcissistic abuse. There are five reasons why narcissists are abusive.
1. Narcissists are angry and resentful
Narcissists often have issues with other people. Their anger is usually aimed at you because you remind them of someone they resent. This is called projection. Narcissists can’t deal with their negative feelings, so they project them onto you.
2. Narcissists want a control
If you don’t do what the narcissist wants you to do, you are not satisfying them. To satisfy them, you have to obey their rules. They can be very controlling and abusive.
3. Narcissists want to prove the superiority
A narcissist believes that they are the best person in the world. To show how good they are, the narcissist needs to show you who you are. They will try to take advantage of you because they want to prove that you are not as good as them.
4. Narcissists need a victim
The narcissist may require a person who will do whatever they want. If you don’t do what the narcissist wants, you are not a victim, and they will not abuse you.
5. Narcissists are jealous beings
Narcissists may be jealous of your looks, personality, or intelligence. Narcissists are very jealous people. They will use you to make themselves look good.
These are some of the reasons why narcissists are abusive. It is essential to know why they are abusive before you decide to stay in a relationship with them.
Narcissists will be abusive if you are not aware of their abuse. If you are not aware of their abuse, you will not know how to escape from the relationship. You will not know what to do to get out of the relationship. You will be angry and upset.
If you know that you are in a relationship with a narcissist, then you have a chance to escape from the relationship. You can leave if you know how to get out.
Narcissists are very good at covering up their abuse. They will do whatever they can to keep you from knowing what is happening. They will lie, cheat, and manipulate. They will do anything to make you think that everything is fine.
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