Dear Chump Lady, Am I being unreasonable for having a problem with my husband’s ongoing relationship with a woman he tried unsuccessfully to seduce? One night about a year ago, we both got home from our respective jobs and my husband burst into tears. I’m talking, deep, rasping sobs. With his head on my lap…
http://chumplady.com/2014/11/dear-chump-lady-wants-date-co-worker-front/
The great pretenders of the world!
This posting was written for all the victims of abuse who have dealt with narcissistic people in their lives. However, as I post it today, I realize that it is “election day” in the US. There are many “pretenders” in the world of politics who are out for their own personal motives and not for the good of the country or the people. I encourage you to beware of these “great pretenders” and pray for God’s discernment and guidance as you vote…
“The Great Pretender”…
were the words that came to my mind…
as I thought of our pasts…
and the abuses of different kinds.
For we believe the lies…
as we were manipulated again and again.
For we were trusting and honest…
but deceived by narcissistic men.
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I’ve been researching narcissism lately and even shared some amazing facts about the narcissists weapon of choice on my Paradigm Life blog, since the act of giving someone the silent treatment is emotional abuse—and I was taking part in bringing awareness to abuse and domestic violence (for Domestic Violence Awareness month).
According to PsychCentral, “In order for a person to be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) they must meet five or more of the following symptoms”:
• Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
• Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
• Believes that he or she is “special” and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)
• Requires excessive admiration
• Has a very strong sense…
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