When you "abandon" the narcissist

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  • @concetta3436
    @concetta3436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17249

    To the narcissist it’s called Abandonment, to the victim it’s called LEAVING…You abandon a child, a dog because you are responsible for them. You are not responsible for an adult who is abusing you

    • @ellesmith4077
      @ellesmith4077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +414

      Mine has been walking out on me &my son for the last 4 years ... I keep taking him back I get a silent treatment every time first one was 2 weeks ... then 4 weeks the longest one was 6 months this time it’s been 3 months I can’t take it anymore he is messaging me today telling me he loves me .....I sent him a recording of himself having his last rage at me which was horrid .... I said I can’t imagine my life without you but I can’t imagine being spoken to like that for the rest of my life either....he has other women he goes out with tells me how much fun they are while I’m at home feeling like Im Going to die of grief I suppose ..... he is pilled up at a rave with a woman half his age .... so I told him To call her & leave me alone ..... I’m so upset 😭

    • @marlathompson4084
      @marlathompson4084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +432

      Best statement regarding narcissism I've ever seen. 1000%

    • @robertmastes135
      @robertmastes135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

      Tell that to the divorce attorney.

    • @ES-hy2wi
      @ES-hy2wi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +137

      @@ellesmith4077 I was in a marriage 35 years my son is 30 I stay in the marriage so he could have a father in his life.Well nothing has changed only that my son is a adult and ghosted him all his life and caught him cheating his Father still denies it .Do what is best for you and your sons sanity his Father is not going to change your son Wil only be damaged by him seeing his mom being abused.His father will be a poor example to his Son if you take him back your son will become like his Father abusing and using women try to find men who who can be a good role model like church men but be careful their to there are wolves their to, pray and ask the LORD to help you he will guide you.Adventist church are very FAMILY orientated. I will pray for you.

    • @emilyjohnstone408
      @emilyjohnstone408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      So well said 👍

  • @BecketteW
    @BecketteW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3706

    For years I heard, “If you leave me I’ll kill myself.” I left 25 years ago. He’s still alive. Huh.....

  • @lesliesexton7555
    @lesliesexton7555 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1443

    I left a narcissist 5 days ago...went no contact and I'm so proud of myself 😁❤️😁❤️

    • @carlaneal8263
      @carlaneal8263 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      I’m proud of you got my apartment for August 30 I’m counting down 😳

    • @christinad6650
      @christinad6650 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      I need to go non contact…I left mines in June.

    • @guzelfetkulina9599
      @guzelfetkulina9599 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      How is it going? Could you manage to keep it longer?

    • @lesliesexton7555
      @lesliesexton7555 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      I am now 2 weeks no-contact and last night I dreamt of her, yet there will remain no space in my life for her.

    • @guzelfetkulina9599
      @guzelfetkulina9599 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @@lesliesexton7555 ohh i thought you are a woman and u left your man, it is other way around. Never met narcissist women, but met a lot of men🤷‍♀️ i sm proud of you. God will replace with someone much better.

  • @KKKkiri
    @KKKkiri 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +867

    I think a narcissist is condemned to be forever alone, because everyone will be driven off by their unacceptable behaviour.

    • @cindyluwho2767
      @cindyluwho2767 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Thiss

    • @digitalversatilediscjockey3465
      @digitalversatilediscjockey3465 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      This honestly jus made me so much more comfortable about getting out of my fucked up ass relationship. Thanks for putting it that way ❤

    • @redpilljesus
      @redpilljesus 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I don't think so.
      She had me for a while.

    • @digitalversatilediscjockey3465
      @digitalversatilediscjockey3465 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      @@redpilljesus only for a while though. Eventually everyone sees through their shit

    • @elizabethf8078
      @elizabethf8078 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      Ha ha.. My ex has had 4 wives since me *that I know about*. An empty well can never be filled.

  • @wesjohnson934
    @wesjohnson934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3618

    Nothing crazier than an adult having a tantrum.

    • @007Fusiion
      @007Fusiion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Isn’t it called ‘rage’?

    • @coffeegirl6854
      @coffeegirl6854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Maybe it is for them. I have an older sibling who caused so many problems that I went no contact...though I did not realize that was the name for it. Years ago I witnessed her( an adult mind you) balling her fists screaming(meanness absolutely with a red face) screaming in our mother's face AND ACTUALLY STAMPING HER FEET(!) Like a little kid throwing a fit. These fits and love bombing over the years finally I could not stand such abuse or stand witnessing it...I walked. It took my grandkids as flying monkeys. And others. I am just glad it is done.though I got a hoover via someone else...So about your question....rage?/ tantrum?/both?.
      A fist might make a difference too...however as I told this "sibling" She was an abuser. And I know abuse when I see it....she said "I never got anybody!"
      Bruises hurt.Yes. But the sick pain a narc who is not physically abusive hurt and damage maybe more.

    • @coffeegirl6854
      @coffeegirl6854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      She said"I never "hit" anyone. (Typo)

    • @angeladibble8075
      @angeladibble8075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I've seen it so many times with my mother, it's embarrassing or would be if she could self reflect.

    • @hotrodsmith270
      @hotrodsmith270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Shit drives me nuts MAN! Just like a 5 year old child. I'm tired planning my get away now.

  • @athenaa2211
    @athenaa2211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4904

    Being single and happy is better than being in a miserable relationship 😌

    • @rudhisundar
      @rudhisundar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      TRUE!

    • @leritacrowell5981
      @leritacrowell5981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Amen to that!☺

    • @rafinalucas4823
      @rafinalucas4823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      I have been feeling this way lately. I’d rather be broke and happy than to be miserable with financial security.

    • @athenaa2211
      @athenaa2211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      @@rafinalucas4823 if you have to depend on someone else financially that means you are not financial stable.
      I totally understand making money is not easy, but you can do it

    • @cBe9999
      @cBe9999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      After cutting the toxic people out of my life, I continued to be Depressed for several years. Even when I felt suicidal, I was able to remind myself that life was actually, objectively better without them. That realisation helped me get through it.

  • @krutibhavsar9534
    @krutibhavsar9534 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +472

    "The more you try the worse they behave." So truly said

    • @lala5061
      @lala5061 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      The Bible says when u let the demon back in they comeback with 7 more...making them stronger...in your caseu never left so that demon got stronger!

    • @bethhansingkoughan2045
      @bethhansingkoughan2045 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      #truth

    • @diariesbycyn
      @diariesbycyn หลายเดือนก่อน

      !!!!!!!

    • @kamikazecassidy
      @kamikazecassidy หลายเดือนก่อน

      So real. And my roommate narcissist is a hoarder. The more I cleaned, the less he did and the more expectant he gets. He is BIG MAD I am not cleaning or responding to him.

  • @jeffreyjackson5229
    @jeffreyjackson5229 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +343

    What they call abandonment, I call self-respect, care, and protection. It just gets old.

    • @randomchance7796
      @randomchance7796 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      They never realize that their act gets old and a bit boring.

    • @TaphsAJ
      @TaphsAJ หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Real. When you get past the confusion and anxiety, it’s just “oh here we go again.. “ all of it just for whatttt… why you mad? Why you yelling? Be so for real 🙄🙄🙄

  • @cmrandall9151
    @cmrandall9151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4229

    They're sensitive to abandonment yet they don't have a problem discarding you like trash when you're no longer interesting or convenient. The twisted world of a narcissist.

    • @susanmcguire4664
      @susanmcguire4664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +214

      A lot of the things they do and say are hypocritical. I see this happening on a regular basis.

    • @frenchtoast7742
      @frenchtoast7742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      So true . Mine discarded me like trash but couldn’t take it when I called him out on it .
      Most horrible time of my life.

    • @aharry31
      @aharry31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      It is called selfishness to an extreme degree.

    • @caterine4604
      @caterine4604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes

    • @aharry31
      @aharry31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@nateiverson6949 They force others to be insincere, once you know who they are to avoid the rage and revenge they will show when they are confronted with the truth. It is a horrible horrible thing to experience. My ex husband did all of this and worse underhanded tactics and I have family members who support him in staff of their own siblings. By the way, I believe most of my siblings 7 of them are narcissistic also.

  • @JESUSISGREATEST
    @JESUSISGREATEST 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2224

    When you abondoned the narcissist, life starts to blossom in profound ways.

    • @joedurt2220
      @joedurt2220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Oh it does. Nicely said.

    • @bengal3665
      @bengal3665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Oh good God!! Such a fucking baby!! Thank God I've been no contact for a month, and has a 2nd degree battery charge on me. Yes, I'm pressing charges. No one is going to give me a fat bleeding lip, cut above my eye, and tried to strangle me, and get away with it!! I'm finally standing up for myself . Biggest a****** ever met. He deserves everything he's going to get for this oh, he ain't smirking now is he? Dumb f*** that he is

    • @ruebencristobal7790
      @ruebencristobal7790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Most women cant and wont even if they could.

    • @charity6372
      @charity6372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Free at last 💚

    • @sara10702
      @sara10702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I am find it very hard but it definitely feels good.

  • @sarahwagland1559
    @sarahwagland1559 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +488

    It's not that they fear abandonment, they want to imprison you and have total control over you. They fear that their prisoner might escape.

    • @brendaedgehill7761
      @brendaedgehill7761 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I agree

    • @LuckyOuijaBoy17
      @LuckyOuijaBoy17 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Reminds me of powering the exit gates in a game I play called Dead by daylight! Lol 😂 As soon as the killer knows you’re opening a gate they immediately try everything to stop you from even powering the escape.

    • @TMoniq
      @TMoniq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Yup! And then, they'll have to find another scapegoat and if not the family turns on each other one-by-one.

    • @AMKmusic96
      @AMKmusic96 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My narc mother says she wants me to pack my bags and get out 😂 she just bluffing ?

    • @lala5061
      @lala5061 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Yep cuz it does feel like prison that's exactly what it is and they are the warden!

  • @kozubart
    @kozubart 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +344

    I'm not "abandoning," I'm cleansing my life

  • @ezwalker
    @ezwalker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3353

    After you've been tortured in a narcissistic relationship, you'll be able to recognize that sick feeling in your gut when you meet another narcissistic psycho almost immediately. RUN FAST!!!

    • @findpurpose6300
      @findpurpose6300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      I hope! Never again do I want experience this again! 😁

    • @ezwalker
      @ezwalker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      @@findpurpose6300 You won't if you leave at the absolute beginning of any abuse. If you want to help them, tell them to see a shrink because they're psychotic. They won't, but they'll definitely be aware that you're too smart for them to manipulate.

    • @findpurpose6300
      @findpurpose6300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@ezwalker Yes, I learned a lot from this. We need be careful who we let into our life's. Stay safe and stay narcissist free! 🤣

    • @greaterishe7197
      @greaterishe7197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

    • @mayuribiswas4946
      @mayuribiswas4946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I hope !!
      Because thats the only kind of people i fall for
      I don't understand how :3

  • @tessamyers4457
    @tessamyers4457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1967

    When you stay in a toxic relationship, you essentially block your blessings

    • @wicomms
      @wicomms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Hmm interesting... elaborate ppl...I am going thru this now

    • @tessamyers4457
      @tessamyers4457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      @@wicomms as soon as you completely let go(and you can’t fake this, because the universe knows your heart) your blessings will flow in such abundance that everything spiritual will make sense . DOORS WILL OPEN THAT YOU NEVER IMAGINED POSSIBLE WHEN YOU LISTEN TO WHATS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART ABD FOLLOW THAT PATH

    • @wicomms
      @wicomms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@tessamyers4457 thanks Tessa ..I don't know how to do it ..she divorced me but still stays with me and the 2 kids...she wants me to leave. I want to stay for the kids... All the narc video prove to me that she is a narc to the T, but I don't know what to do...

    • @tessamyers4457
      @tessamyers4457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@melaniescott8204 I don’t go to church . I listen to my higher power and I follow my intuition . Why would “God,” want you to continue to be abused . The God that I follow which is “love,” only wants the best for me and wants me to live in alignment with love and light .

    • @tessamyers4457
      @tessamyers4457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@melaniescott8204 never said I was a Christian and I live a very faithful, commuted life.

  • @julie9612
    @julie9612 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +483

    That’s what my husband keeps saying to me now that I am abandoning our marriage and giving up on us and our vows. Meanwhile it’s been over 26 years of emotional abuse so I think I kind of have a right to leave and be happy within my life.

    • @setapartaay925
      @setapartaay925 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

      My ex husband said the EXACT same thing…. I told naw bro, you got it mixed up!! YOU gave up on us a longggggg time ago, I just had the courage to leave. BEST decision I ever made 💯

    • @jaimescirica1663
      @jaimescirica1663 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      I’m getting ready to leave my Narc after 26 yrs, I’m so ready 😭

    • @julie9612
      @julie9612 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      @@jaimescirica1663 I hope you become the happiest person you’ve ever been and all joys of life flow freely to you! I will eventually get out but finances and children prevent me from outright leaving but I’m not falling for the gaslighting or being sucked in to arguments anymore and that alone is making a difference. Freedom is coming!

    • @bluelotuspictures
      @bluelotuspictures 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      go heal yourself... try EMDR therapy to help release this trauma bond. I wish you the very best --- you only have wonderful things to come, now that you've cut the cord of narc abuse.

    • @yellowdayz1800
      @yellowdayz1800 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Was it reactionary abuse?

  • @chicagogal
    @chicagogal 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +78

    They dont really care if you abondon them. Though they'll give you the guilt trip. Its not like you can hurt their feelings. They have none. They wont miss you, they'll immediately move onto their next victim and forget you exist.

    • @ndahiya3730
      @ndahiya3730 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      They have feelings, deep feelings, but their ego rides over everything else. They supress their feelings and in their own mind, tag themselves as victim of abandonment. I think it starts early in childhood. They feel abandonment much more than average people but they have learnt to live with it, to not let it show.

    • @rose14109
      @rose14109 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Guilt tripping at the highest.

    • @amazoniablue7572
      @amazoniablue7572 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thats not true. If you are hurt thats what you believe because they dont hoover you or try to get you back. If they wouldnt care they wouldnt have to treat you with silence or keep punishing you after you left. trust me they do care when they loose regardless if its a human or material things.

  • @tatucorreia
    @tatucorreia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4196

    I'm constantly battling between hating them and feeling sorry for them.

    • @annachan8151
      @annachan8151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +501

      Someone who makes you hate yourself for loving them doesn't even deserve your hatred let alone your sympathy.

    • @cstevens8788
      @cstevens8788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      I get that. In fact just the other day I had to journal my hate to bring me back to why they do what they do. 🤔

    • @survivor6479
      @survivor6479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +178

      This probably happens because they are intermittently good when they have to get their work done by you.

    • @brownin329
      @brownin329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      Don't feel bad for them.

    • @DiplomacyNOW
      @DiplomacyNOW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      I "feel sorry" for them, but not in the way they want me to "feel sorry" for them. "The unexamined life is not worth living". Some great philosopher said this. I'm SO GRATEFUL for Dr Ramani mentioning self-compassion, self-awareness, self-reflection. My narc family is not available for this "work". I can't "do" superficial. Realizing that my life has been one long gaslight / neglect by my mother was a bit painful, but empowering. Having the words to describe this abuse definitely helps with the understanding and acceptance. SO MUCH GRATITUDE TO YOU, Dr Ramani and those hear who share stories. Sorrow shared is lifted. Joy shared is multiplied. Blessings to ALL.

  • @kaylieallen813
    @kaylieallen813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4061

    I left a narcissist recently and I am so proud of myself.

    • @anabetancourt9316
      @anabetancourt9316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      I'm proud of you too!

    • @junecleaver4099
      @junecleaver4099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Congrats Kaylie, I am proud of you too, I also just left a narcissist after 20 years so I know how hard it can be.I hope you can move forward and live your best life.Sending you love and light ❤

    • @priscillaeyles3301
      @priscillaeyles3301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Me too narcissist manager and leaving job at end of month, can't wait!

    • @ARA-ee9yr
      @ARA-ee9yr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I am immensely proud of you!! Live peacefully without them ❤️

    • @brendakrause5639
      @brendakrause5639 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You are a strong courageous warrior.

  • @lolitankoane4902
    @lolitankoane4902 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +202

    The amazing part when you decide to leave... Is how you suddenly start to SEE clearer. You even see that what you thought was normal was actually toxic all along. The anxiety and stress starts to lessen.
    I filed for divorce last year July, it's been a year and a month and still he's giving me a hard time about it.

    • @tamarAW515
      @tamarAW515 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes!

    • @dipshikhachandra3439
      @dipshikhachandra3439 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Right. When I used to point out my ex's mistakes then he used to say that it's normal in every relationship & that he abuses me bcz he loves me alot & misses me. Now when I left him & started talking to my frnds again & discussed these things with them then their reply was also the same. They also said that such kinda behaviour isn't normal. Now I realise that what I used to think was right. He was manipulating me into believing that abuses are ok

    • @Freespiritedqueen
      @Freespiritedqueen 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@dipshikhachandra3439 Same, he had me believing what he did, he did because of love. "All in my head".

    • @grantwithers
      @grantwithers 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i was lucky at least in that I recognized it twas not normal and was out in a jif, still they're colonized in your mind, on and on.

    • @reemarafique
      @reemarafique 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      tell me about it. Its been more than 2 years and he's still blaming me for not taking his shit for life.

  • @comfortasianzu1253
    @comfortasianzu1253 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +420

    It’s funny how in that moment everyone thinks you’re crazy and then you listen to this and everything makes sense! Thankful for clarity!

    • @killadjango6995
      @killadjango6995 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      bingo!💯🎯

    • @shanmartin533
      @shanmartin533 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I tell you i am currently in this situation n now it makes perfect sense

    • @MadonnaGrogan
      @MadonnaGrogan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    • @amberjenkins3620
      @amberjenkins3620 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Unbelievable how easy it is to feel like the crazy one when youre outnumbered by narrsasist and enablers

    • @Colin_Lawlor_Audio
      @Colin_Lawlor_Audio 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Everyone thinks you are crazy..... but if they spent 1 week with a narcissistic person in full narc mode, they would understand. Wear your scars with pride, people will judge you for being happy and not know why

  • @melanieknowles7002
    @melanieknowles7002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1591

    When you just DONT CARE anymore, the trash will take itself out.

    • @janetwestwood9194
      @janetwestwood9194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      🤔🤣👌🇬🇧

    • @pikachupikachu6618
      @pikachupikachu6618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      CHECKMATE

    • @am4221
      @am4221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Its interesting because they feel the same way. They feel we (the empath or the victim) is the trash and tell everyone “it” took itself out! Never accepting they pushed “them” out. They also push others to suicide attempts yet tell everyone in their circle, the victim is the narcissist and they didnt follow thru. Its really so twisted. The first thing he said to me after my attempt was, I cant be with you being so unstable and in that state! He never apologizes or hoovers! Ever, so others believe the story that the pattern of the victim trying to talk when things cool down or trying to fix things makes the victim, indeed, into the narcissist!

    • @melanieknowles7002
      @melanieknowles7002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@am4221 So true. But always remember it was never about you but about their own insecurities etc. It is a lesson to learn and i am thankful it happened sooner than later. My motto now with the narc ... i dont talk cheese to a rat ...dont make moves on a snake ...you are important to many people and most of all to God who created you with much love and being unigue. Dont let sick people live rent free in your head. Its all about YOU now. Its ok. Go for it. Follow your gut instinct. After a narc experience, trust me, you gut always spot on. You are on my prayers list for healing, blessings and happiness.

    • @am4221
      @am4221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@melanieknowles7002 thank you. Its so intense. Not a care in the world from them. How smoothly they go on about life. As if you were already dead. I appreciate you.

  • @LouisaWatt
    @LouisaWatt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2246

    Unfortunately, narcissists prey on compassion and empathy. They need good people in order to manipulate them

    • @steffaely
      @steffaely 3 ปีที่แล้ว +173

      Also people without solid boundaries.

    • @LouisaWatt
      @LouisaWatt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@steffaely yes, super important to develop those!

    • @mcdonalds3253
      @mcdonalds3253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Straight demons I've never been happier since cutting out the insanely toxic "humans" in my life.

    • @rememberfreedom5925
      @rememberfreedom5925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@steffaely and that where they fucked up. First time the narc tried to cross my boundaries he were fucked up.

    • @kristinerivera6637
      @kristinerivera6637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      my ex has a gf i didnt know about and she is narc also like him, hahahahahahahhaahahahaha imagine they slashing themselves with knives bahahahahaha

  • @KheraOfAllah
    @KheraOfAllah 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +84

    I call it an escape. Someone in the comment said, " I call it RUNNING FOR YOUR LIFE." 😂😂😂😂 That is so exact 💯

  • @her2374
    @her2374 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +155

    I was in a 10 year relationship with a narcissist..& it’s been 1year since I’ve broken up with him. He’s been persistent in trying to get me back and I have been equally persistent in staying done. Not easy, but the peace and rest I have gained is so worth it.

    • @amisedai942
      @amisedai942 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Never go back to where you’ve been😎 your too cool for that💕

    • @her2374
      @her2374 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@amisedai942 thank you so much ❤️🥰

    • @khyatichauhan30
      @khyatichauhan30 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I was in a relationship with a narcissistic for 10 years. It's been 2 years since I'm free. Stay strong and glow

    • @her2374
      @her2374 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@khyatichauhan30 I sure will, you do the same. 💪🏽☺️

    • @shirleyelliott9848
      @shirleyelliott9848 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Stronger by the day. Stick with it love. You're worth it and owe it to yourself.

  • @youtubeaccount-yr6hb
    @youtubeaccount-yr6hb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1758

    They abandon people via emotional abuse/neglect then wonder why someone would physically abandon them. 😂

    • @ericjshorts3203
      @ericjshorts3203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      They are evil and delusional.

    • @libraempress2069
      @libraempress2069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      This how they one did me he’s the first narcissist I known. But they will Reap what they sowed

    • @thaddeusvaliantlilbodhi1223
      @thaddeusvaliantlilbodhi1223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      EXACTLY!! LOL I GET IT KNOW HAHAAAA 😂 LOL

    • @anthonyiuculano6002
      @anthonyiuculano6002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Because they deserve it.

    • @seagoddess12
      @seagoddess12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Yes, I was told that I "abandoned " them and that apparently I was "never actually in love or committed to them " and that I "gave up on us". I stayed for 2.5 years in that relationship. At first I always stood my ground, which resulted in sooo many arguments, then I started to feel bad and guilty and allowed myself to stay with them because it was "my fault " and "I was the problem " and deserved the insults apparently.

  • @omgothh
    @omgothh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11577

    Slow claps for all those who chose themselves instead of their toxic partners!!! I’m with you fam!

    • @nicolebavlnka7503
      @nicolebavlnka7503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +156

      Thank you I left him and feel great self respect

    • @michellelong5081
      @michellelong5081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      ❤❤❤

    • @aprilbennett4322
      @aprilbennett4322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Thank you 💖🙂

    • @aprilbennett4322
      @aprilbennett4322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@nicolebavlnka7503 Amazing feeling right!?! 💜

    • @nicolebavlnka7503
      @nicolebavlnka7503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      @@aprilbennett4322 my god YES IT IS did not know how light life is when you lose 169 pounds of a man 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💙💜💜💙👊knuckle bump

  • @nellythenarcissist
    @nellythenarcissist 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    “Losing the conveniences you brought to their life” - it’s so sad when you realise this is all they ever cared about. It’s such a sickening shock when you learn that you were never cared for. It’s a cold wake up! You didn’t love me you loved my services.

    • @MimiMimi-cs3ke
      @MimiMimi-cs3ke 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes exactly, feeling horrible to have left somebody make me become a servant. Now to find back my dignity...

  • @socalfriend6985
    @socalfriend6985 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Blocked the narcissist and i feel so much better.

    • @grantwithers
      @grantwithers 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      based, but trying to decolonize them from your mind is the second major battle, as I type this she's still in there from three years back only a brief meeting

  • @Kiriza22
    @Kiriza22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2220

    "No one will ever love you like I did!"
    Answer: "Not true, I love myself more than you ever loved me!"

    • @msdemeanour
      @msdemeanour 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Omg! Mine just sent an sms with this line yesterday. Its been over 2 months but his fragile ego still cannot believe I finally abandoned him.

    • @Kiriza22
      @Kiriza22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@msdemeanour Congragulations! I wish you life´s best on your journey.

    • @halliehuffman7551
      @halliehuffman7551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Good, that's what I'm counting on bitch!

    • @msdemeanour
      @msdemeanour 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Kiriza22 Thank you 💌

    • @thebeelievers6503
      @thebeelievers6503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Or perhaps.."you're cutting your nose off to spite your face"?

  • @NarcSurvivor
    @NarcSurvivor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4583

    When you leave them, they will see it as though you’re abandoning them. They will forget everything they did to push you away and just focus on you leaving. They will see it as though you did them wrong.

    • @angeliahines4323
      @angeliahines4323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      Exactly

    • @haley2121
      @haley2121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Yes :( this is so true

    • @drivynsonnet7040
      @drivynsonnet7040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +309

      Exactly and they can’t even fathom why we left them - they literally don’t even know what they did was wrong which is concerning

    • @michelleatchison8424
      @michelleatchison8424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Exactly my point

    • @SuedeStonn
      @SuedeStonn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      @@drivynsonnet7040 I think mine did, and I say this because she tried to gaslight me the very next day on why I left her. In a nutshell she tried to say her action in a given situation was "professional" when it was purely "personal". When I confronted her on it I saw more of the puzzle (I didn't know about NPD at the time, about ten days later I would stumble across it when trying to figure out what happened); the word salad, the gaslighting, the blank stare, trying to act like I was losing the best thing ever... when in reality I basically just dodged a bullet and got my life back. I had told her what she was doing and she acted like it was nothing, and even tried to turn it back on me.
      The bottom line: they really hate when people "discard" them, imo because its a wound to the ego, their sense of self-importance and "specialness". They may fear abandonment, but only so far as it impacts them financially or leaves them in an unstable situation. (I'd go on but gotta run. ;}

  • @Emeryrose17
    @Emeryrose17 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +86

    I’m left my narcissist and my anxiety levels are much normal now and my mental health is better my money is going back up I’m getting better luck 🍀 now with anything I do ❤

    • @candancehorne138
      @candancehorne138 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Smh that's what I'm trying to do now 😢Everything u just said

  • @user-ye4tx2bj6s
    @user-ye4tx2bj6s หลายเดือนก่อน +133

    Sexlessness. Sharing a bed with someone who doesn’t acknowledge you are a sexual being hurts so much. I was in a sexless marriage for years. Being a woman with a high libido, I felt inadequate. Worst I feel invisible. The man who was “supposed” to want me, just didn’t. We talked about it many times, more than I can recall now. It was always me. I wanted too much - once a week was too much for him. I didn’t initiate - he was always complaining of headaches, stomaches, always stressed, always tired. I was too sexual - when being subtle doesn’t work, what is next? Explicitly saying I wanted sex. Oh but then it was not appropriate. Conversations would end up with him saying he didn’t feel desired or I made him feel emasculated because he didn’t want sex as much as I did. Yeah, it was always me. I could never win. While we were dating we would have a decent amount of sex, it was good. The first huge red flag was not having sex in our honeymoon - which I ignored. It rapidly decrease to once a week, then every other week. Years gone by it was months in between, by the time we divorced it was over a year with no sex. I cried myself to sleep more times that I can count. I didn’t understand what was wrong with me. Was I that undesirable? Was I repulsive? After those conversations, I just stopped trying, initiating, mentioning sex. We were still loving - holding hands, hugging, kissing - but sex was off the table. He then cheated on me. Swore he had sex only 4 times in a year (or more) long affair. It didn’t matter. For years my self worth was damaged by him, years of low self esteem, years of feeling less of a woman, the marriage that was more than over, waiting in hospice, really ended. Funny how things are, I asked him for a divorce, he manipulated me into staying, next day his infidelity came to light. I was out as soon as I could. Best thing of my life. Additionally, That feeling when your partner cheated and you don't have the courage to leave him / her so you just death with the pain and live everyday asking questions about your worth. This pain is different from the cheating one_living and seeing him everywhere anticipating when he or she do it again. The best thing is to hire a private investigator Digitalinvestigate@gmail. com to help you spy on their cellphone remotely just like he did for me...

    • @conederyck9412
      @conederyck9412 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      They could’ve just been asexual-doesn’t mean they were a narcissist specifically

    • @chantezeitz6137
      @chantezeitz6137 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had the same exact experiences with my narcissist. Who is clinically diagnosed!

    • @gagoomt4076
      @gagoomt4076 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheat.

    • @Byebandit50
      @Byebandit50 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Pencil dik can’t even satisfy you
      Not shocked

  • @CHRIS991997
    @CHRIS991997 ปีที่แล้ว +2273

    I left a narcissist a year ago. I became homeless with two babies (1 & 3 yo) it was extremely hard, and now I can say that I'm so proud of myself.

    • @nitti3723
      @nitti3723 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Noice!

    • @sadevilbitch
      @sadevilbitch ปีที่แล้ว +9

      you really should be. i am proud of you too Cristina ❤‍🩹

    • @scorpionformula
      @scorpionformula ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Proud of you, as I did the same seven years ago xx

    • @musclemary2227
      @musclemary2227 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Good for you! Super proud of you 👏

    • @prithvikanchan9781
      @prithvikanchan9781 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Stay strong you've won already and the universe will come together to give you back all the joy you deserve ❤

  • @2minchallenge821
    @2minchallenge821 ปีที่แล้ว +2198

    Abandoning a narcissist who is constantly gaslighting and emotionally crippling you...is the best thing you could ever have done for yourself!

    • @HalcyonoftheAuror
      @HalcyonoftheAuror ปีที่แล้ว +9

      🙌

    • @ludicrous7044
      @ludicrous7044 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I did and it cost me $500,000!!😞

    • @visionvixxen
      @visionvixxen ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It’s so sad… I hope I never find another one

    • @hopeausbyn1734
      @hopeausbyn1734 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@ludicrous7044 what a man/women prophet if he gains the world but loose his soul. 500,000 was a bargain. Congratulations.

    • @OURWORLDR3M3DY
      @OURWORLDR3M3DY ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Or cheating on you. I found out yesterday he was cheating on me with multiple girls and one of them was his co-worker who knew about me.

  • @sarahwagland1559
    @sarahwagland1559 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    They take everything deeply personally. If you don't agree with them you have, in effect, left them and how dare you abandon them?! You must agree with everything they say. You must be 100% under their control. If you step out of line you will be punished. You do not "leave" ie show any independent thought. They will tie you up if they can. They want to imprison you. They are jailors.

    • @sallak6483
      @sallak6483 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If you do not agree with them, it is just because you dont Understand(TM), duh.
      Bc if you Understood(TM) them, you would never Abandon(TM) them.

  • @Healinglove
    @Healinglove 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    People are ABSOLUTELY leaving these parasites! Thank God!
    There is SOO much exposure now, i believe due to social media. I'm so grateful the education. Thank you for all that you do. 2023 🎉❤

  • @juliab1992
    @juliab1992 ปีที่แล้ว +1517

    I left my own mother. I'm still scared to death... but now my life belongs to ME. People with narcissistic mothers will understand.

    • @doristhompson1135
      @doristhompson1135 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Hugs

    • @kyliesmith9199
      @kyliesmith9199 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      I'm getting ready to just do that with my narc mother. It's scary and the thought has made me sick even though I know getting out of here will be so much better.
      Hopefully you're living your best life now (and if not, I hope things get better!) and hopefully my life will be better too at some point soon.

    • @Yakuo
      @Yakuo ปีที่แล้ว +11

      💙🙏💎

    • @sakitotalks
      @sakitotalks ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Hey, how are you doing nowadays?

    • @reeree4735
      @reeree4735 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      I have forgiven my mother many times to my own demise. Moved far away for years. We're now 7 minutes away. She started her garbage when I was there with my granddaughter. I picked her up with a big smile and walked out. 3 years ago and I have no regrets. They don't change. In fact she is dangerous.

  • @iqranaseer2705
    @iqranaseer2705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2092

    I left a narcissist a few weeks ago. Best decision I ever made.

    • @morbidmusing
      @morbidmusing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Me too sister. All the healing and love to ya.

    • @sherylsutherland1183
      @sherylsutherland1183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Me a month ago

    • @h1ddn4g3nd4
      @h1ddn4g3nd4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Make sure you don't go back to the narcissist.

    • @susanmcguire4664
      @susanmcguire4664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I am very pleased for you. Your future will be much happier and safer without them in your life. Wishing you all the best xxoo

    • @be7169
      @be7169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Congratulations/

  • @petergriffiinbirdistheword
    @petergriffiinbirdistheword 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Walking away helped me heal. Its one of the few things I've ever done in my life that's brought me great pride.

  • @carriebell3566
    @carriebell3566 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    My dad kept telling my mom “the day we divorce” until my mom told him “you got one month to get your stuff together and leave. I won’t ruin my daughters’ Christmas but you leave right after.” He was flabbergasted! He couldn’t believe she told him to get out!

  • @jamilia9169
    @jamilia9169 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    I dont call it abandonment I call it RUNNING FOR YOUR LIFE😊

    • @nmarchesano
      @nmarchesano ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nowhere to run to, nowhere to hide from my 42yr old narc son. I'd have to give up everything and go wondering alone in to the unknown. Unfortunately, he cannot take care of himself; he'd be homeless, return to using drugs, and die alone. What can a mother do? If things do not change, I will need to move somewhere to avoid serious abuse in my later age. Sad and stressful situation. Damned if I do and damned if I don't.

    • @jamilia9169
      @jamilia9169 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nmarchesano 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @nmarchesano
      @nmarchesano ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamilia9169 thank you! 🙏

    • @lastthingsbiblestudy
      @lastthingsbiblestudy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      But he has free will and so do you, it is the image of God. It isn't true that he has no one, that is a guilt trip he uses to keep you trauma bonded. It is one thing to help someone who accepts your help and is grateful for it. It is another to try to help a person who is actively abusing you. It is either him or you, that is how your son thinks. He is trying to drag you down with him. This is evil and when something is evil, you HAVE to walk away. He has God as God is waiting to be there for everyone. No one is alone as God waits for everyone. As long as you are his crutch and punch bag, you are preventing him from hitting rock bottom and it is literally his only chance to change. I know what I am talking about, I had to hit rock bottom before I could change too. I had self destructive and addictive behaviours too (though I wasn't being abusive). I hit rock bottom and though I felt alone, I knew God was there and I cried out to Him. That was 6 years ago and now I am born again and have a completely different life. Some of my addictions went overnight. Jesus Christ saves.

    • @KheraOfAllah
      @KheraOfAllah 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Exactly 😂😂😂😂

  • @saloninegi7062
    @saloninegi7062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +546

    They drive you away, leaving you with no other choice.

    • @tiddlywinks8299
      @tiddlywinks8299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Yes... they drive you away and then they blame you!

    • @wayaca47
      @wayaca47 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@tiddlywinks8299 Exactly !🤢

    • @quesmith6753
      @quesmith6753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      THIS

    • @metalhead5791
      @metalhead5791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      They always make it your fault. Well at least manufacture that way. They use family friends and anyone else they have ties with that you know to gaslight you into thinking you're the one that's wrong, despite all the rage and abuse heaped your way over the years by them.
      "You know how he/she is, they don't really mean it." They are very good at what they do. They've only been at it since they seen it work and get rewarded early on.

    • @TheLovliestTear
      @TheLovliestTear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Soooo true. I worked with a partner that made me feel comfortable with opening myself with her at the beginning of our work relationship. I thought she was a friend, but that wasn’t the case. She was dark and did some really shady things to me that I couldn’t believe. I fell into a very deep depression. I would get nauseous when I arrived in the parking lot at work. The anxious feelings were overwhelming. I finally got the courage to quit my job and it was the most freeing feeling ever.

  • @sylviaparker9010
    @sylviaparker9010 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I find a narcissist is very, very insecure, of course they deny this, but that is their problem and they are usually jealous too.

  • @JazzBear
    @JazzBear 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I just removed two narcissists from my life. And my world is now a much brighter place.

  • @elsocket
    @elsocket ปีที่แล้ว +799

    Loving narcissist is like hugging a cactus. 🌵🌵🌵

    • @giacole6337
      @giacole6337 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      And that’s the truth!!!!!

    • @tracyhull7936
      @tracyhull7936 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Great analogy

    • @sarangtokki2045
      @sarangtokki2045 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I'd rather hug a cactus any day 🌵
      At least I'll only have physical scars instead of being mentally fukd up like I am now ❤️‍🩹💩😇

    • @fuchsiachic7371
      @fuchsiachic7371 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I felt that tooooo sad.

    • @Indy__isnt_it
      @Indy__isnt_it ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@sarangtokki2045 exactly. He knows how pissed I am, without even talking to me. He's giving me his perfect silent treatment. Knowing I'm disabled and can't complete my reno I started, and he was helping me, especially after hurricane Ian hit. He quit soon after. Never came back except to anger me. He stopped now, knowing that silent treatment is making me crazy without telling him. They are so cruel.

  • @infinitetundra
    @infinitetundra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1093

    “After everything I’ve done for you.”

    • @iJuanGutierrez
      @iJuanGutierrez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      😂 word. Done shyt but take away and never give !

    • @drivynsonnet7040
      @drivynsonnet7040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      ‘I gave my all for you’ - erm not really you just wanted everything your way and only your needs was relevant

    • @SK-sc5pu
      @SK-sc5pu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Yes I heard that earlier this year when I went no contact with my Dad. He said “I don’t know what I could have done to make you angry. Maybe some gratitude for all I’ve done for you will offset your anger.” He has been the one acting angry towards me all year though. I walked away just to get my peace of mind back.

    • @catherinepraus8635
      @catherinepraus8635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      The guilt shame trip yup

    • @newday2905
      @newday2905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      LOOOOOOOL mine said that

  • @paulchristopher8634
    @paulchristopher8634 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    I left my narcissist girlfriend and believe you me it was so hard to do. I was so run down after a time of abuse and it left me totally shattered.

    • @AR-zn1uy
      @AR-zn1uy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Me too man. It really sucks. It went from ignoring me, to begging for me back, to insulting me, to back to begging, to insulting me, to manipulating me for money, to calling me a thief, to insulting me, to finally stopping contact for now.....

    • @plumduff3303
      @plumduff3303 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I hear you buddy same

  • @pascale5667
    @pascale5667 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    That is why narcissists turn to violence in fear of their lack of power & fuel 4their self esteem.

  • @darlenepatterson805
    @darlenepatterson805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +849

    Narc's loves to break up with you just to devalue you and actually anticipate you begging them to come back. Don't go back.

    • @davidcoppotelli3957
      @davidcoppotelli3957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      DARLENE, We don't do DO Overs. They need Rot Away. They need there KARMA.

    • @darlenepatterson805
      @darlenepatterson805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@davidcoppotelli3957 yeah it’s a bit tiresome. Lonely. But hang in there so you get the best.

    • @darlenepatterson805
      @darlenepatterson805 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/By4hLJ7wbgE/w-d-xo.html

    • @Denise-wj4yy
      @Denise-wj4yy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      That's fine tell everyone you broke up with me..just GO

    • @1mikewalsh
      @1mikewalsh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes you should stay gone.

  • @rinsolaalatise8228
    @rinsolaalatise8228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1271

    Who clicked without even watching 👀....... i love this woman she changed my view of me. Thought I was broken but im not ......

    • @iJuanGutierrez
      @iJuanGutierrez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      You though you where the problem ?

    • @druzilla6442
      @druzilla6442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Me too! I grew up in a dysfunctional family, it can be hard to get any perspective of what is "normal" in a toxic environment.

    • @harleyhearse
      @harleyhearse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Me too. Finally 43 years later I learn I am a Parentified CoDependent who married a Covert Narcissisy 9 years ago, I was finally disconnected 11 months ago by my now former wife. And realized at the same tire who I am in regards to my family- the Scapegoat. Financially destroyed...and so confused its not even funny. Thank God for Dr Ramani.❤😊

    • @druzilla6442
      @druzilla6442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@harleyhearse Good to hear you got out❤ It's not easy being the scapegoat, it's hard to break free. I realised after my dad died five years ago how toxic the family dynamic was. I feel quite angry for him not leaving the marriage sooner, but I don't think a divorce would have been easy either... He died after four months of cancer. Although it's awful to have lost him, I'm happy he is free now🕊

    • @PriyankaGupta-ew1li
      @PriyankaGupta-ew1li 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      😌🙏🏻❤✨ She saved me😭😭

  • @MacJank7
    @MacJank7 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    The narcissists I’ve had in my life do not know what love is, only convenience.

  • @cindywannamaker5299
    @cindywannamaker5299 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Its crazy how much chaos narcissists create in this world! Run baby, run!

  • @jreeves6559
    @jreeves6559 ปีที่แล้ว +1506

    I left my Narc 3 weeks ago... the fog is only just starting to clear. I'm starting to see how crazy and abusive the relationship was. My nervous system and anxiety are starting to calm. Some days are harder than others...but I'm really proud of myself.

    • @Ioncandi
      @Ioncandi ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Good luck you can do this!

    • @tracyhull7936
      @tracyhull7936 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      You should be proud way to go

    • @francesoakford241
      @francesoakford241 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Its like they hypnotise you have you under some kind of spell. But after a while the pattern recognition becomes to much to ignore. I lost 18 kilos in weight and I wasnt even over weight. He said I was to fat then he didnt find me attractive anymore because I went so thin because of him. Nervous system was all over the place. And the 3 lots of anti biotics because of Stds he had given me. I finally snapped and had enough last week. When he asked me for the third time to be friends. I left I said I dont remain friends with serial womanising bullying narcissistic cheaters. Ive blocked him on everything. I never eant to lay eyes on him ever ever again. 🆘🙏❤️

    • @linoportelli8240
      @linoportelli8240 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      It's so strange how clear it is how abusive it was once that fog clears.

    • @TheLastEgg08
      @TheLastEgg08 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      When you realize what they did, you have a mental breakdown and everything is foggy and love transforms into rage, hatred, trying to get revenge then you just realize how pathetic they are inside and you move on because you’re worth more than that.

  • @peacefulpesfel1932
    @peacefulpesfel1932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +472

    The energy and peace they drain from you...

  • @latebloomer7191
    @latebloomer7191 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Thank you for saying, "the incapacity for intimacy". It's validating my experience.

  • @elizafarmgirlpray
    @elizafarmgirlpray 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Its true let's not abandon the abuser ,I left so that he wouldn't leave. He promised me everything would change,They lie nothing will change.

  • @MrSucusucu
    @MrSucusucu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +391

    Falling in love with narcissistic people: a very bad emotional investment.

    • @DesireeMonetteMusic
      @DesireeMonetteMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Amen. I left my nars two days ago. I feel so relieved

    • @jeanmahlangu4125
      @jeanmahlangu4125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      💔

    • @bluesign3034
      @bluesign3034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's so true. Ive learned my lesson. When you notice the redflags from the start, run!

  • @bonniebernier4642
    @bonniebernier4642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1081

    When you abandon/leave a narcissist, you heal over time & you become a happier person 🙂✨

    • @gloriouslover1522
      @gloriouslover1522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      They don't take any responsibility

    • @susanac1679
      @susanac1679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      May the LORD heal all of our damaged souls and guide the world to a good place with no more hate and negativity as we live and stay alive...

    • @nylas100
      @nylas100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Been 2 years after 26 year marriage. He was a lot more wrong with him other than narcissism I'm so glad I did it. He was a evil wretched man capable of anything. Only I know but to the world butter wouldn't melt.

    • @whatiftherewerejust100peop8
      @whatiftherewerejust100peop8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So true!

    • @Peanuts76
      @Peanuts76 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hate her, i wanna leave, annoying at best....

  • @latinamama1982
    @latinamama1982 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    I am filing for a divorce from my 15 year Narcissistic husband. We have 4 young kids and 2 have Autism and special needs. I am so utterly heartbroken, but this has to be done. I cannot live this way anymore. This video is such an inspiration. Exactly how he is. And honestly, he was not always this way. He got his way about 10 years ago, worse and worse and angry.

    • @keithwittman4741
      @keithwittman4741 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I learned about 1.5 years prior to my wife leaving me. I studied hard and desperately searching for when the true narcissistic behavior started in her. She was the one that gave me the awnser!
      She had said, "You haven't been the same since mom died "(her mom,5 years prior.)
      Now I see ,I haven't been the same in her eyes since then. I believe her mother,talking on a daily basis, was my wife's narcissistic regulation therapy. Helping to guide her through her overthinking and negativity. The small hurtful things that she would laugh off have always been there. The 20 years together. It was until her mom died that she really started getting out of control and gaslighting me, going silent, doing whatever she wanted. I questioned her about why she would tell people that I was a bad father and husband ,but it was all denied, and she would change the subject, and/or turn it into a screaming match. Only good thing to come out of that was our son recalling her project something she had done onto me.
      His eyes were opened to her evil narcissistic behavior. I don't know how I would have made it these past 2 years without him by my side,understanding what truly is going on.
      She worked for years on her smear campaign. Has everyone believing I am the one to blame.😢
      Well, I'm better off without friends who don't look into false accusations!
      Better off without a narcissist too.
      Took 5 days to realize how much stress and anxiety she had put on me, and then I knew... No More! I don't want her back, even if she goes to therapy. I love her ,and wish her the best.
      The mental and emotional tolls are not worth the part-time,conditional love she would give.💔

    • @theenchantress1401
      @theenchantress1401 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hope your doing fine i know how you feel i left my husband 2 years ago we have 1 Child but the Drama does not stop because of the child... i hope your not dealing with the same!

  • @ashsmith1364
    @ashsmith1364 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    You are so right! My husband threatened divorce twice and told me i can get out one too many times. I finally got fed up with it and told him when you say this it makes me think you’re right. Boy, did he backtrack his statement but it’s too late.

  • @kyledrewes6552
    @kyledrewes6552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1126

    If you discard a narcissist, they will be thinking about you for the rest of their life. They will be overwhelmingly obsessed with you.

    • @amoon8515
      @amoon8515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Good to know-
      I said see ya on Christmas Day and he went from rage to desperate-
      I was just a prop in his life until o had on opinion or questioned him...he ignored me and gaslighted me and I said...no more

    • @mcdonalds3253
      @mcdonalds3253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Facts.

    • @SikaR88
      @SikaR88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Holy!!!!

    • @steffaely
      @steffaely 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

      Sad. I also heard that they go looking for another prey. They need new supply.

    • @natsdaley9615
      @natsdaley9615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I dunno about that my ex narc is engaged and moving to the states I dont think he gave me a second thought .... Still as long as hes HAPPY

  • @raventhehermit6288
    @raventhehermit6288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +701

    I left my Narcissist on Christmas Eve, and I have 0 regrets.

    • @tyshaq9286
      @tyshaq9286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      sounds like a good christmas present

    • @SikaR88
      @SikaR88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I left mine on Boxing Day.

    • @barbaramarshall5271
      @barbaramarshall5271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Good on you

    • @susanpollitt513
      @susanpollitt513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I left mine November 8. Blocked him he has tried twice knocking on my flat door i ignored him. Im never going back im happier on my own.

    • @raventhehermit6288
      @raventhehermit6288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@susanpollitt513 proud of u girl!!!!

  • @sandracaezza7234
    @sandracaezza7234 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Signing my divorce papers tomorrow. I am so relieved to be out of the abuse. I’m only just becoming aware at what level the behavior was.
    He is treating me like all this was HIS idea. I made him pack, changed all my beneficiaries,got the mediator,changed key codes etc.
    He is now pushing the mediator to hurry up. My mental health is so improved & clear . I have been working very hard on goals for myself,
    giving myself time to heal,therapy,trauma based yoga. I am less affected by anything he replies to.👍🏻😉

  • @calliefisher8558
    @calliefisher8558 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    I left my narc almost 3 years ago after 2 years of abuse. Best thing I could have ever done! ❤

  • @ms.newcomerteacher6554
    @ms.newcomerteacher6554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +479

    “Threatening divorce and not doing it is a form of gaslighting to keep you in line.”
    Same with threatening suicide.

    • @scottspringer6036
      @scottspringer6036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wow, Thanks for putting those together......Clarity I wish I had 15 years ago....

    • @natashabrown6147
      @natashabrown6147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      In I would go on and sign the papers cause the longer u stay the longer they abuse u and it get worse over time and worse when u leave these people are very evil vile and wicked trust me when I tell u I regret the day I ever met one of these monsters!! They will make your life a living hell!!

    • @thedancelearner7721
      @thedancelearner7721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      He threatened me of divorce. I started the divorce

    • @15gilsonrd
      @15gilsonrd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I never understood why my lying, cheating narcissist never threatened divorce. Now I can see it was his fear of abandonment and the fact he was not capable of loving anyone, so he was never going to have a healthy relationship with me or anyone else, so why leave?

    • @kenoy347
      @kenoy347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Everyday I go through this

  • @vickyadkins7653
    @vickyadkins7653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1292

    I left a narc 6 months ago my life has Blossoming ever since!! New job, new place, more income/ savings and Love. If you are reading this: You are making the right decision! As hard as it was it was needed for me to grow!

    • @cttofl8822
      @cttofl8822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      PRAY FOR ME! I don’t want to go back.

    • @StarflyerT
      @StarflyerT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Same! I left my Narc mom about 8 months ago now and I realized I felt happy for the first time! I got a great job, making more money, living with a best friend and we do a lot of fun things together. :< Then Narc mom started the blame, shame, lies game to try to pull me back. On No contact now. MUCH happier apart and I've lived with no contact before (Mom's decision) so it's nothing new. I love and miss her, but I have a life to live!

    • @raemarie6720
      @raemarie6720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@cttofl8822 don’t go back, it’s not worth holding on to someone who treats you badly. Make room for the person who will treat you better

    • @cttofl8822
      @cttofl8822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@raemarie6720 thanks I love you for that… rlly I needed that Rae

    • @raemarie6720
      @raemarie6720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@cttofl8822 You’re welcome! Remember to take one day at a time. It gets easier each day. Write a list of all the bad things you felt or experienced and look at that list when you’re tempted to go back. I’m rooting for you 💕

  • @danaavu
    @danaavu ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I like how she sometimes refers to the narcissist as “it” but I’m only finding humor because the narcissist is mean and hurtful and scary so it’s nice to find a little humor against them.

  • @nunyafawkingbiz
    @nunyafawkingbiz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    Just left a narcissist friend and I feel so much relief! I had no idea I could be sucked into a friendship with such a person it was very weird to me !!!

    • @jessicadrake652
      @jessicadrake652 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This same thing is happening to me now.

    • @nunyafawkingbiz
      @nunyafawkingbiz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jessicadrake652 just leave! Ghost and block them on everything! I am absolutely finished and over it 😂 feels great 😊

  • @ak-47intelligence75
    @ak-47intelligence75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +399

    " You will never find another man like " THATS THE POINT !

    • @tl8142
      @tl8142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      When i was dumped by my gf i remember saying to her that ” i will never find someone like you 😔”.... she really was the best.
      ”Time will decide who you meet in life
      The Heart decides who you want in your life
      BUT
      Your behaviour decides who will stay with you ”
      💔 lesson to be learned.

    • @sandranl5970
      @sandranl5970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hooo that’s a blessing

    • @elizabethgonzalez5687
      @elizabethgonzalez5687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yep,when he said that to me my reply was why the fucknwould I want to find someone else like you? That was said like a true narcissist. He got so pissed and started yelling at me "your evil your evil !"

    • @janetharry3621
      @janetharry3621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That is exactly what mine said to me when I dumped him. And I said to him THAT'S MY PLAN TO NEVER MEET ANYONE LIKE YOU 😂

    • @christophergallipeau76
      @christophergallipeau76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Works both ways hun

  • @gwynmcfadden6360
    @gwynmcfadden6360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +637

    You’re not allowed to leave a narcissist. They call the shots. They spent a lot of time hoovering you into submission. They learned how to emulate your strong qualities because they’re incapable of having strong qualities on their own. So, yes, they get mad when you leave. But not because they’ll miss you or they’re hurt. It’s because now they have to put that work into someone else all over again.

    • @karoshi2
      @karoshi2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      And all that while living their miserable ordinary lives. (Mine's a covert narc who finally has to go to work for their own living.)
      Enjoy your freedom! Wish you the very best!

    • @bea4394
      @bea4394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I agree. I think “hoovering” is less the fear of abandonment and more the reality that they have to put effort into another person.

    • @ramonpineda7514
      @ramonpineda7514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yup!!! My ex threw the word "divorce" around years ago and even told me to go stay with my mother. She literally kicked me out twice but I failed to realize that I was her yo-yo. She called both times after a week telling me my son was missing me ( my weakness) both times. The third time she said it again years later this time I was done being her yo-yo and it was the best decision ever. I had to get the strength to overcome my weakness. I knew there was a high chance of my son not wanting to see me again. Sadly that was the outcome and I pray he reflects when he is older. I love him dearly.

    • @mayalibre
      @mayalibre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Indeed. They COULD also put that work into developing their own sense of self and personal power... but the odds are not good. Most narcissists are not prepared to do what it actually takes to recover and develop a healthy adult self.

    • @ramonpineda7514
      @ramonpineda7514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@mayalibre I concur! They are impaired and do not have the tools to do that.

  • @eussii9195
    @eussii9195 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I left the narcissist at the end of August, Reported him to the police, everything is still ongoing,he's since been arrested, and it's hard, the split between loving and hating him is confusing, but generally I can understand the "love" I feel, is only the love I gave him, mirrored back at me, and I direct the love to myself. Exhaustion and PTSD have been the worst part, but if I can be with him for 2 and a half years, I can handle this

  • @susansanchez1629
    @susansanchez1629 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’ve lived this exact garbage. It sickens me that this is not isolated, but rather common tactics. I spent years and years believing it was my fault and equally am sickened that he had people knowingly support his bad behavior. I thank God I survived this and his multitude of other abuses. Thank you Dr. Ramani, I’ve become so much stronger from your lessons and explanations, I am forever greatful❤️

  • @Shurmash
    @Shurmash 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1322

    I'm getting ready to leave a narcissist relationship. When I started realizing that my mood was better when I was by myself, that's when I knew there was a problem. If I feel worse off when you're around vs when you're not around, it's time for me to go.

    • @Bibi-hh1md
      @Bibi-hh1md 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Same here and I felt better off without my mother (narcissistic mother)

    • @dejachhun338
      @dejachhun338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      I feel u! But it's weird because part of me is scared. Not that he's taking care of me (I take care of him, lol). I think I'm scared of the change.

    • @patriciaque197
      @patriciaque197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@dejachhun338 Courage is being scared but doing what's best, anyway😁👍

    • @dejachhun338
      @dejachhun338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@patriciaque197
      🥰

    • @debibaughman985
      @debibaughman985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Im in the same situation. Good luck to u!

  • @badriyaabdulaziz6958
    @badriyaabdulaziz6958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +747

    ive never seen a comment section so supportive, it helps, and it helps a lot.

    • @Ash-gz9co
      @Ash-gz9co 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I agree. It’s almost like a online support group😊

    • @madhurirathod4217
      @madhurirathod4217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Coz people here are the one who are beautiful soul

    • @jfaustin1742
      @jfaustin1742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes! I want us to kinda have a meet up lol

    • @annaphillion9269
      @annaphillion9269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We are in this moment 😂

    • @atanamorell2
      @atanamorell2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Agree! This channel and the wonderful people commenting have seriously improved my life. Best to you all ❤️

  • @davidhill5684
    @davidhill5684 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The narc in my life used to get so extreme that she would order me to leave, and then accuse me of abandonment when I tried to go

  • @barbararebocho6729
    @barbararebocho6729 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    I literally had a therapist ask me " did you promise them you'd never abandon them?" And THAT'S why I felt guilty after leaving. I needed to work on that, on breaking the promise.

    • @digitalversatilediscjockey3465
      @digitalversatilediscjockey3465 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      This. It's hard to get over the fantasy version of what the narcissist portrayed themselves at during the inception of the relationship also. But I've learned that was never really her, jus her mirroring what she thought I wanted and needed. Which sadly was right on the money at the time. I'm not wasting another year tho 🎉

    • @amisedai942
      @amisedai942 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Yeah, they trauma bond and love bomb you and get you make all these ridiculous promises. If you think about it, the person you promised that too never existed, and was made under pretense so your promise is not even valid. I say Not guilty ☝️🙄
      Take that weight off of your shoulders my dear. It’s not yours to carry. ❤

    • @barbararebocho6729
      @barbararebocho6729 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@amisedai942 thank you so much darling ❤️

  • @youngmedusa
    @youngmedusa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +752

    I’ve never felt so much disgust for a person and feel bad for them at the same time. I don’t want to have hate in my heart for this person, but I also don’t want to have compassion for them anymore they don’t deserve it they’re weird

    • @cathydoughty6988
      @cathydoughty6988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      Thats exactly how I feel. I dont like to hate, but my God, I have never been treated worse in my life or disrespected like I was. It kills me!

    • @HealingIndigoMoon
      @HealingIndigoMoon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I completely empathize with y’all on this. Wow.

    • @Jess1234
      @Jess1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Him tormenting himself is his own karma

    • @skeyesk2717
      @skeyesk2717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Right ... agreed.

    • @sparkelsdiamond2699
      @sparkelsdiamond2699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yep

  • @alex33382
    @alex33382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +487

    When people can't cope with reality, they make their own.

    • @le_th_
      @le_th_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      All they care about is controlling the narrative and they carefully "edit" the narrative so that they can remain grandiose, special, holier than thou, politically correct, virtuous, intelligent, faithful, innovative/entrepreneurial, like a hero/social justice warrior/generous benefactor....or whatever "starring role" it is they've cast themselves in so that they are in the strongest position to be admired by others.
      Above all, they are admiration-seekers, and that can show up a million different ways, depending on the values of the culture around them (and that can also shift depending on who is around at any time).

    • @nthomson3575
      @nthomson3575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes! One person comes to mind who can’t cope with reality and that is Donald Trump.

    • @le_th_
      @le_th_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nthomson3575 Yeah, anyone who needs to plaster their name all over every business they've ever opened is pretty desperate for admiration from others.

    • @jallehdoty4071
      @jallehdoty4071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well said

    • @warnettagreenwood2252
      @warnettagreenwood2252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Who ever said that said it best. When people can’t cope with, reality they make up their own.funny hun.😂and at the same time sad.

  • @E_Marv
    @E_Marv 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    I left one recently in the early part of the relationship. The manipulation, games, and self-centered behaviors weren't going to change and weren't going to work for/with me.✌🏾 This video was extremely accurate!

    • @lala5061
      @lala5061 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤗 im proud of u

  • @hollyk7052
    @hollyk7052 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I’ve heard them say ‘you can’t make anyone feel anything’ and I’m like of course someone who lacks accountability would reject their impact on others. Empathy is needed for that too lol

  • @rakaashok
    @rakaashok 2 ปีที่แล้ว +499

    While they're playing you, they're playing themselves.

    • @miekel8663
      @miekel8663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Sounds like a line from a rap song. 😆

    • @SharlenesJourney
      @SharlenesJourney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen!!

    • @deborahday1786
      @deborahday1786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That’s what the singer Prince once said. “When you try to play me, you play yourself.” 💜

    • @kblack9619
      @kblack9619 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      facts

    • @deborahday1786
      @deborahday1786 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Beach House Prince said this in an interview with Tavis Smiley. He had on a purple top. It’s here on TH-cam. 😊

  • @kb9167
    @kb9167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +824

    I left after FIFTY YEARS (ya, slow learner am I) and now I’m free, I’m content, I’m happy!

    • @kb9167
      @kb9167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      No one can throw a bigger tantrum than a narcissist who’s losing control of someone else!!!!

    • @brendak7781
      @brendak7781 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Congratulations on putting you first. It took me twenty years the first time and sixteen years the second time. I thought my love could fix them.

    • @dalidzucheredi2495
      @dalidzucheredi2495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You finally found sanity

    • @firstnamelastname-vt6et
      @firstnamelastname-vt6et 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      proud of you!

    • @stephaniewilliams3604
      @stephaniewilliams3604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Took me 30 yrs, 1 month and 10days of being miserably, emotionally, and verbally abused to find freedom and peace again! I did it for my daughter and parents and received peace and relief for myself as an added benefit. I feel sorry for him and would help him if he was capable of truly listening/hearing my heart and prayers for both of our families

  • @dodosmamma1692
    @dodosmamma1692 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    It was YOU Dr. Ramani, who gave me all the answers for my ex-husband’s behaviour. I’d scream and yell like an idiot out of frustration when he kept changing the goal posts, his lies, cheating but trying to drag my name through the mud. The behaviour that was especially damaging to me was his projection and the gaslighting. It got to the stage where I was secretly keeping lists of the gaslighting incidents and of course they were plenty. After watching so many of your discussions here, I realised that I wasn’t confused or going insane. He was playing mind phuck with my head!
    Your videos are amazing, incredibly educational. You opened my eyes and mind and provided me with a name for the snake I was married to.
    I can’t thank you enough. Your advice and knowledge are precious and you are so committed and compassionate to spend many hours discussing the narcissist mind. 💕💕💕

  • @susiezswfl
    @susiezswfl 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I feel terrible for leaving him, despite his emotional abuse. I promised him I would if he attacked and threatened me emotionally again. I so wanted to heal that fear of abandonment in him, but I know I can’t and I can’t take this roller coaster anymore.

  • @chadandrews98
    @chadandrews98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +518

    At some point empaths sense the underlying vulnerability of the narcissist and this can cause guilt while trying to escape the toxic effects of the relationship

    • @carolmizelle1317
      @carolmizelle1317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Yes, it is exactly that guilt that kept me in the relationship long after I knew it had to end.

    • @sonyajohnson6955
      @sonyajohnson6955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Meeee tooooo. Wasted a lot of years that way. My advice is DO NOT feel sorry for them. They feel nothing for you. Also, the situation hurts everyone who loves you. And think of all the time and energy NPDs suck up that you could be spending on good people, good causes.

    • @lianacollier7064
      @lianacollier7064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This is so true. But in the bigger picture, I think this gives the narcissist a chance to change. They are shown true love, understanding & care. Will they accept it & change? I believe everyone is given a chance to change, by God. It’s up to them whether they take it x

    • @lianacollier7064
      @lianacollier7064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      - it’s up to us whether we take it.. I think there are different degrees of narcissism.. it’s in all of us to a certain degree

    • @lailatull208
      @lailatull208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You said a mouthful there Chad!

  • @mcrivas4714
    @mcrivas4714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +630

    I kicked my narcissist BF out of my house a few hours ago,Not tolerating any more putdowns,it feels like pounds of pressure was released from my chest.So now I am binging on videos on the topic to help me understand and heal.Love should feel good.

  • @Seymourmunni
    @Seymourmunni 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My ex narcissist jumped straight to another 😂😂

  • @oceanhikes5261
    @oceanhikes5261 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Whatever you allow, will continue.

  • @East_L.A_Ivy
    @East_L.A_Ivy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +520

    No time for Narc’s it’s 2021 let’s rise up!

  • @Sneezy563
    @Sneezy563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +312

    It's not about love its about a need to control.

    • @Shurmash
      @Shurmash 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is what it's all about.

    • @samanthagirikhanov2796
      @samanthagirikhanov2796 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! It’s like his “love” for me puts me in an automatic debt to him that I can’t repay but he’ll demand whenever he wants. This is not love, it’s a means of control.

    • @jazbogideon7050
      @jazbogideon7050 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bingo

  • @AmandaBradley-ph1lj
    @AmandaBradley-ph1lj 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A narcissist can twist ANYTHING into abandonment. Who would want to live with that? Go no-contact, it’s so much better!!!

  • @sherryweeks5956
    @sherryweeks5956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    I reiterate, DO NOT respond. If they feel rejected, they brought it on themselves. Stand strong, guys. Don't cave.

    • @cha9165
      @cha9165 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree with you and im a 'weeks' too. We are wise!! Haha have a great day!

    • @SuzyQpip
      @SuzyQpip ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree!! I’ve had to learn the lesson a trillion times with ‘family’ that ANY response, of any kind will be used against you! So will no response at all, especially when they send out their flying monkeys, and they don’t deserve a response either!

    • @locksanahdelude6700
      @locksanahdelude6700 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you for this comment. I left mine today and hours later I felt guilty, but I knew deep down it is wrong to go back so I’m standing strong.

    • @samrinfazil4384
      @samrinfazil4384 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am going to leave my husband, I am so scared as he had threatened me with suicide if I ever left him, or he would become an alcoholic or he will leave his job. He says he loves me so much but his actions doesn't match. This is physically making me sick.

    • @seanlehman244
      @seanlehman244 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best decision was not to respond. She was out of control, but I had her blocked so she couldn’t reach me. This malignant narcissist stole my son’s brand new Go-Pro, my Hey Dude’s shoes (brand new); and my “Where the Crawdads Sing.”

  • @rhalycortez
    @rhalycortez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +609

    I’d rather stay alone than be surrounded by anyone who makes me feel like a goddess one day by love bombing me and receiving negative energies and guilttripping me for not giving into their egoistic remarks. From now on, anyone who makes me feel like a villain for whatever reason needs to go. I’m not playing mind games with anyone because that’s too immature.

    • @jermeckacovington3959
      @jermeckacovington3959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I am proud of you! Believe it or not, my previous BF did the exact same thing.

    • @ytusersumone
      @ytusersumone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Isn't it rather annoying or uncomfortable to be shined upon with a spotlight, instead of just the normal calm, neutrally warm interaction without any fuss?

    • @marihgator
      @marihgator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yesss!

    • @cassandras7399
      @cassandras7399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s borderline PD; it overlaps as it’s all cluster B...

    • @tasnimburhanpurwala6055
      @tasnimburhanpurwala6055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      1

  • @ndahiya3730
    @ndahiya3730 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Narcissist, whatever they are, a partner, a spouse, a sibling, a child, a parent or a friend;
    the more you try to keep them, to keep the relationship; the more abusive they become.

  • @JimBillyRayBob
    @JimBillyRayBob 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The most important thing to understand about narcissists is to leave, just get out.

  • @daisydd1709
    @daisydd1709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    they crave for your attention to be 100% on them and for you to physically be around them all the time, but when you are around they don't care about your need, they don't listen or hear you, and they constantly insult and humiliate you for no reason. I don't understand what pleasure they get out of putting good people into misery.

    • @Tina-je8vl
      @Tina-je8vl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      this!

    • @crueltyfreemakeupheaven6907
      @crueltyfreemakeupheaven6907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      They want to break your spirits so you won't leave them, not because they love you but because THEY actually NEED YOU. That's why they want to convince their partners of it being the other way around, by hurting them into lowering their self esteem.

    • @mariefriedmann3203
      @mariefriedmann3203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got it... just like the human traffickers!

  • @le_th_
    @le_th_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +317

    You can't "abandon" someone who was never "in" the relationship in the first place. People are nothing more than a pit-stop for narcissists: a place to momentarily refuel before they are off to the next shiny object that captures their attention.

    • @shaniecegullison
      @shaniecegullison 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I hate this about them

    • @anumgilani8277
      @anumgilani8277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well said

    • @le_th_
      @le_th_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@anumgilani8277 Thank you, and Happy New Year~

    • @le_th_
      @le_th_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@shaniecegullison Depending on how far down the narcissistic spectrum they are (and how close to the sociopathic end of the spectrum), there can be a lot to hate about narcissists.
      I'm also really grateful I'm not one of them. I can't imagine being so desperately needy for admiration from others.

    • @tarajh
      @tarajh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @crxtv2672
    @crxtv2672 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's been two full weeks of choosing myself and I'm riding on a freeway of self love

  • @michalrez3863
    @michalrez3863 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The interesting thing is that when you, the sane one, express feelings of longing and tell them that you will miss them etc... they use it against you. They disappear, act shady when they're away. But now I realize that in the very beginning he was more scared than I was of losing. He was saying that what scared him the most was losing me and he would feel sad when I went away, as if I wasn't going to return, although I never gave him any reason to feel concerned. He was gradually "protecting" himself from feeling abandoned and eventually his disgusting behavior was a self fulfilling prophecy

  • @woopiemiddleman8232
    @woopiemiddleman8232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    That’s why they cowardly discard you first.