Signs You’re in a Narcissistic Marriage or Relationship
- Wise Psychic Counsellor
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Narcissism in relationships can be difficult to spot at first, but over time, patterns of manipulation, criticism, and control often emerge. This guide highlights signs to look out for and steps to protect your mental health.
What Is Narcissism?
The DSM-5 defines narcissism as a pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. At least five traits must be present, including:
A grandiose sense of self-importance
Fantasies of success, power, beauty, or love
A belief in uniqueness or superiority
A constant need for admiration
A sense of entitlement
Exploitative behaviour
Lack of empathy
Envy of others
Arrogance
Signs You’re in a Narcissistic Relationship
You Don’t Feel Connected: Your partner rarely shows genuine interest in your life.
You Feel Manipulated: Subtle threats and control tactics leave you doubting yourself.
You Don’t Feel Good Enough: Constant criticism damages your self-worth.
You’re Gaslighted: They deny reality, leaving you confused and questioning your memory.
You Avoid Conversations: Arguments are inevitable, so you stay silent.
You Feel Responsible for Everything: They never accept blame.
You’re Walking on Eggshells: Outbursts of narcissistic rage create instability.
You See Through the Charm: Publicly charismatic, privately critical.
You Feel Criticised Constantly: Excessive judgment of your appearance and actions.
Your Needs Are Ignored: Their focus remains solely on themselves.
Your Family Is Concerned: Loved ones notice the treatment — or are manipulated to believe lies.
You’ve Been Cheated On: Serial infidelity may be present.
You Feel Unloved: Initial “love bombing” fades into neglect.
You Get the Silent Treatment: Ignoring you becomes a power play.
You’re Stuck Financially: Finances are withheld or controlled.
You Can’t Rely on Them: Promises are often broken.
They Refuse to Change: Narcissists rarely acknowledge fault.
What To Do If You’re in a Narcissistic Relationship
Seek therapy or outside support.
Create and maintain firm boundaries.
Keep records to combat gaslighting.
Learn about narcissism to recognise manipulation.
Protect your mental health with self-care and support systems.
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