9 Signs You’re in a Narcissistic Abusive Relationship
Do you recognize any of them?
The best thing you can do when you find out that you are in an abusive relationship with a narcissist is to leave. Ideally, you should leave the relationship early to minimize the negative effects of the abuse on your mental health.
Unfortunately, it takes a long time for narcissistic abuse victims to recognize the abusive patterns. It takes them even longer to realize that they are being manipulated. By that time, damage to self-esteem, self-image, social abilities, and mental health, in general, would’ve happened.
Recognizing the signs of narcissistic abuse as early as possible can save you years of pain and suffering. In this article, I am going to share with you the most common signs that you’re being manipulated and abused by a narcissist.
Love Bombing
Love bombing is the act of expressing affection and devotion exaggeratedly. A narcissist uses love bombing extensively at the start of a new relationship. They also use it when they want to suck their partner back into the relationship after a breakup.
Lines that are common to hear from a narcissist during a love-bombing campaign are “You are everything to me,” “I don’t want anything from life but you,” “You are…