475: Is It Possible to Assuage Narcissistic Rage? | Feedback Friday
Feb 26, 2021
This discussion tackles the challenge of navigating a toxic relationship with a partner displaying narcissistic traits and alcoholism. The hosts shed light on the emotional turmoil of staying in such a situation and explore the delicate balance between personal growth and the complexities of love. They also dive into practical advice for managing relationships with narcissists, emphasizing self-care and support. Another listener shares their struggle with personal passions as they prepare for parenthood, highlighting the importance of communication and compromise.
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Overcoming Procrastination
Identify areas you're avoiding due to perceived lengthy outcomes.
Ask yourself what you're procrastinating on simply because it will take a long time.
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Analyzing Toxic Relationships
Honestly assess why you remain in a toxic relationship.
Consider the potential gratification you receive from caretaking, even at a high cost.
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Understanding Avoidance
Explore your fear of conflict and reasons for retreating instead of confronting issues.
Examine past therapy experiences for similar avoidant patterns.
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Your significant other of six years has a narcissistic personality disorder and an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Even when sober, she can turn on a dime and engage in narcissistic rage, which includes venomous, disrespectful rants and the destruction of expensive artwork. It seems obvious that you should break up with her, but she's unemployable and unable to care for herself, and living arrangements for whoever leaves would be difficult to secure in the midst of the pandemic. What's your next move? We'll do what we can to help assuage narcissistic rage and more here on Feedback Friday!
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What are you avoiding just because the desired outcome would take longer than you'd like?
What do you do when your significant other ruins your stuff in fits of narcissistic rage but breaking up is logistically difficult? [Thanks to friend and therapist Kim Seltzer for helping us field this one!]
You're excited about becoming a first-time parent, but you're worried it won't allow you the time to do your full-time job and pursue a career in competitive golf. Does this make you a selfish jerk?
An opening for advancement has come up at your company, but you're not sure you're ready for it just yet. Should you go for it anyway, or wait until you've got more experience under your belt and hope that opportunity knocks again?
While you're not currently disabled, you do have multiple sclerosis that will gradually incapacitate you to some degree over time. Are you obligated to disclose this on a job application?[Thanks to once-adversary, now-friend, and attorney Jeremy Golan for helping us with this one!]
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