The Path Forward Forum

The benefits of staying away from the Narcissist

Originally posted by: Guest on Oct 23, 2007, 10:12pm

Hi everyone! I hope everyone is doing their best to stay clear of the Narcissists. Since the Narcissist hung up on me three months ago never to be heard from again i am proud to say I have not tried to initiate contact with him. It's hard but there are many benefits to staying away.
*I am seeing things more clearly with him not around.
*I am not giving him the satisfaction of a phonecall.
*I am not rewarding bad behaviour.

Moving on.....

Originally posted by: kate on Nov 29, 2007, 8:03pm

Hello Everyone,

I've just finished Ella's book which I found extremely interesting.

Five weeks ago my 2 year relationship ended and it had been very difficult for one year but I tried everything to make it work.

I wasn't aware of the traits of a Narcissist until the relationship ended abruptly and I tried to seek closure by myself. I cannot express how after the split it suddenly dawned on me that I had been used and abused. Is love really that blind???

Working with a Narcissist

Originally posted by: sally on Aug 31, 2007, 1:21pm

Hello everyone!
I have recently come across this website and have found your posts to be very helpful. I have certainly related to many of your experiences, however my situation is different. I am not the girlfriend or wife of a narcissist, but have been working with a young, handsome narcissistic man for several years. Although the relationship is less severe, I have experienced many of the same situations and emotional turmoil that you all have.

Advice

Originally posted by: Guest on Oct 9, 2007, 5:42pm

I find myself constantly questioning whether he is an N even though all the information is there. Is this natural? I keep thinking "Maybe I'm just trying to make myself feel better about being dumped?" Any insight???