Ending an abusive relationship is never easy. Ending one with a narcissist can be especially difficult as they can be so charming and charismatic-at least at the start of the relationship or if you threaten to leave. It's easy to become disoriented by the narcissist's manipulative behavior, caught up in the need to seek their approval, or even to feel "gaslighted" and doubt your own judgment. If you're codependent, your desire to be loyal may trump even your need to preserve your safety and sense of self. But it's important to remember that no one deserves to be bullied, threatened, or verbally and emotionally abused in a relationship. Leaving a narcissist can be a huge blow to their sense of entitlement and self-importance. Their huge ego still needs to be fed, so they'll often continue trying to exert control over you. But there are ways to escape the narcissist-and the guilt and self-blame-and begin the process of healing.
In this book ENDING A RELATIONSHIP WITH A NARCISSIST, you will learn: