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Someone I live with seems to have some narcissistic behaviors. I'm struggling and have lost my voice in the relationship. I struggling with codependency and just don't know if I should help or try to keep distance. Can anyone relate? Looking for others that can relate. Also open to tips, questions,etc
Hi tanika13
I hope I'm not misreading your message, but am incorrect in thinking that you are at present living with a partner who shows their narcissistic behaviour on a regular basis, or is it just someone you know? Not that it really matters either way, but if it is a relationship, then it is a very hard one to be in, as you probably well know that people who suffer from narcissism like to be the centre of attention and will never admit they were ever in the wrong. No matter what you say, they won't listen to you and quite often will turn the tables around and make it out to be your fault all the time. I have lived in a relationship like this for many years and I can understand how hard it is to deal with. I could go on and tell you a lot about it and how I've coped, but I don't want to burden or bore you with all the details. If you really feel you want to remain in the relationship, if that's what it is, then it can be worth trying to ask them to make a visit to their GP to discuss their circumstances. The hardest part will be getting them to go to the doc and telling the truth tho. If they are prepared to do that's a really good start and it could make things a little easier to cope with. I'm not saying that it will be the complete answer, but the doc may be able to help in more ways than you realise. What you also have to decide is how much you want to try and make it work and whether you feel you are strong enough to put up with the bahavioural changes. There are professional helplines here on the site that may be able to help too, so give them a go? If you want to ask anything in particular then please don't hesitate to contact us again.
Yes. Wow, thanks for your reply!
Hope it helped tanika13 . Let us know how you get on and remember if you still just want to talk or vent here you can do so at any time. X