What’s one of the most common traps that people in narcissistic dynamics fall into?

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It’s the painful and confusing belief that if they understand the narcissist’s pain deeply enough, the relationship can heal.

 

This chapter explains why that feeling — while compassionate — often leads to self-exposure rather than resolution.

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This is an important distinction for healing from narcissistic abuse or learning how to handle a narcissistic relationship if separation isn't possible (for example, familial or professional relationships).