8 reasons why trying to outsmart a narcissist is not smart at all

In this article, I would like to go into why the question ‘how to outsmart a narcissist?’  is the wrong question to ask. You have been hurt by a narcissist and it’s normal to feel like you want to strike back and outsmart a narcissist. It’s, however, a very self-destructive question. Some articles provide quite […]

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What is cognitive dissonance in abusive relationships? How truth becomes blurry because of narcissistic abuse

In this article, I will go into cognitive dissonance in a relationship as a result of narcissistic abuse. Sadly, when dealing with a narcissist truth can become blurry and an unhealthy state of being confused/anxious can become the truth for the victim of a narcissist. Cognitive dissonance is quite common in life and we use

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The narcissist’s smear campaign: about why and how they do it and how to deal with a smear campaign

In this article, I will go into the disturbing behaviour used by narcissists called smear campaigning. The smear campaign is one of the many tools a narcissist has in order to try to manipulate, control and/or devalue you. Experiencing this behaviour can drain your energy and create a lot of anxiety, frustration, and anger. When

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What is narcissistic abuse in relationships? The stages of the narcissistic abuse cycle explained

In this article, I will go into the cycle of narcissistic abuse. Sadly, a lot of people experience or have experienced this cycle of abuse. It’s mainly used to describe the unhealthy dynamics in a romantic relationship with a narcissist but it could also give some insights into familial relationships such as the relationship with

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