Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby #430 Signs You’re Married to a Narcissist (And How to Cope)
Are you walking on eggshells, questioning your sanity, and starting to wonder if your partner’s behavior is actually...narcissism?
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the challenging and often painful question of whether you might be married to a narcissist. Narcissism isn’t a one-size-fits-all diagnosis; it has shades, nuances, and layers, which can make it tough to recognize and even harder to deal with.
Chapters:
00:45 - The Signs You’re Married to a Narcissist
10:47 - The Two Types of Narcissists: Wounded vs. Malignant.
19:12 - Inside the Narcissistic Relationship Cycle
27:00 - Can a Relationship with a Narcissist Work?
44:42 - Strategies to Navigate Conflicts.
If you're in a relationship with someone who might be a narcissist, I know how exhausting and frustrating communication can be. That's why I created my free 2-part video training, Communication That Connects. You’ll learn practical tools to de-escalate arguments, protect your emotional well-being, and build healthier patterns of connection, even with difficult personalities. I hope you check it out. ❤️
And don’t forget to join me for this week’s livestream on Thursday at 12 pm MT / 2pm ET on YouTube, where we’ll chat all about being married to a narcissist. You can ask an anonymous question in advance at https://www.growingself.com/dear-lisa.
If you know someone else who could benefit from this episode, send it over to them! Let’s keep looking out for each other.
Xo, Dr. Lisa