Knowing Narcissism With Dr. Jane McCartney Is My Husband A Narcissist Or Am I Being Unreasonable ? Dr. Jane answers a subscriber’s questions, that can be sent in via comment here on on DM on Dr Jane’s Instagram page (link below). A narcissistic husband is often charming and charismatic initially, drawing their partner in with grandiose displays of affection and admiration. However, beneath the surface lies a deep sense of entitlement and a constant need for admiration and validation. In the relationship, he may seek to dominate conversations, dismiss the feelings and opinions of his partner, and demand unwavering loyalty and attention. As time passes, his charm may wane, revealing a pattern of emotional manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional volatility. His will have a potent combination of a fragile ego and the constant need for admiration can leave his partner feeling emotionally drained and unimportant, as their needs and feelings are often overshadowed by his own. Living with a narcissistic husband can be emotionally challenging and emotionally abusive. He may oscillate between idealising his partner, showering them with love and attention, and devaluing them, subjecting them to emotional and verbal abuse. He may exploit their vulnerabilities and use emotional manipulation to control and dominate them. His lack of empathy can make it difficult for him to understand or validate his partner's emotions, leaving them feeling unheard and invalidated. Despite the emotional rollercoaster, leaving a narcissistic husband can be extremely difficult, as he may employ tactics such as love-bombing and promises to change to keep the partner enmeshed in the relationship. Dealing with a narcissistic husband requires setting and enforcing strong boundaries, practicing self-care, and seeking support from trusted friends or professionals. It's crucial for the partner to recognise that they are not responsible for the narcissist's behaviour and cannot change them. Ultimately, if the relationship becomes consistently toxic and harmful, prioritising one's emotional well-being may involve making the difficult decision to separate from the narcissistic husband and seek a healthier and happier life. #Narcissism #Narcissist #Narcissistic Personality Disorder #Psychology #Mental health #Narcissisticabuse #Npd #Narcissisticabusehealing #Emotionalabuse #Gaslighting #Narcissistic #Survivingnarcissism #Narcissisticabuserecovery #Covertnarcissist #Signsofnarcissism #Vulnerablenarcissism #Signsofanarcissism #Howtospotanarcissist #Narcissistichusband #toxicpeople #toxicrelationsip #boundaries #selfcare Find Knowing Narcissism on Instagram ➡️ ➡️.➡️ ➡️. https://rb.gy/6svqe Subscribe for more help with all things to do with the narcissist in your life.