7. Undermining Self-Esteem:
Narcissists often chip away at your self-esteem with backhanded compliments and jokes at your expense. You start doubting yourself, feeling less confident and more isolated. When you don’t believe in yourself, reaching out to others feels even harder. The cycle of isolation deepens.
8. Financial Control:
Money becomes another tool for control. Whether they overspend, leaving you to cover the basics, or convince you to quit your job, you find yourself financially dependent. Without your own money, it’s harder to see a way out or to imagine a life independent of them.
9. Using Children:
Having children with a narcissist can tie you down further. They may push for children to strengthen the relationship, but the reality is that they want you even more tied to them. The bulk of childcare falls on you, leaving little time or energy for anything else.
10. Relocating:
Moving to a new place can seem like a fresh start, but when a narcissist is behind the move, it’s often a tactic to isolate you from your support network. Suddenly, you’re in a new city with no friends or family, entirely dependent on your partner.
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