Think you can find the narcissist?
From overbearing parents to destructive exes, people throw the term loosely to describe people who are self-centered, entitled, and manipulative. But narcissism is a complex phenomenon, often misunderstood and oversimplified.
Narcissists can be controlling and intolerant while refusing to admit wrongdoing. Instead, they use a series of manipulation strategies to escape blame and perpetuate abuse. Ignore signals. Or use “decoys” to deliberately taunt you when you want to be alone. Even after the relationship ends, emotional abuse can continue with tactics such as “hoovering.”