{"id":8973,"date":"2025-07-09T14:34:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T13:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khushwedding.com\/inspiration\/?p=8973"},"modified":"2025-07-28T18:23:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T17:23:23","slug":"12-signs-you-might-be-married-to-a-narcissist-ways-to-deal-with-it-according-to-a-psychologist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khushwedding.com\/inspiration\/2025\/07\/09\/12-signs-you-might-be-married-to-a-narcissist-ways-to-deal-with-it-according-to-a-psychologist\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Signs You Might Be Married To A Narcissist & Ways To Deal With It, According To A Psychologist\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From Rosamund Pike as Amy Dunne in Gone Girl<\/em> to Vijay Varma as Hamza in Darlings<\/em>, we\u2019ve seen every version of toxic marriage on screen. Whether essayed as that brooding partner, emotional rollercoaster or those dramatic highs and lows framed as passion, movies have often romanticised unhealthy relationships, blurring the lines between devotion and dysfunction. But in real life, a relationship that constantly leaves you second-guessing yourself, walking on eggshells or chasing crumbs of validation is rarely romantic. It\u2019s toxic!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being in a problematic relationship isn\u2019t always obvious at first. It might start with charm, flattery, and often times, love bombing. Over time, this fades. You may feel like your voice is silenced, your needs ignored or your sense of self slipping away. So how do you know when your marriage<\/mark><\/a> is veering into dangerous territory?\u00a0Tanya Percy Vasunia<\/strong>, New York-based mental health professional, shares how to recognise, respond to, and recover from it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What exactly is narcissism or narcissistic personality disorder? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tanya starts by emphasising how it is extremely essential to understand that narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition. \u201cNarcissism is a serious condition. Sadly, it has got popularized as pop psychology, with people loosely saying things like, \u2018He’s a narcissist or she’s a narcissist\u2019,\u201d she warns. \u201cLike any other medical condition, it\u2019s critical to get a disorder diagnosis from an expert, who is likely to first gauge whether or not you meet a certain criteria.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo put it simply, NPD is a deeply rooted personality trait in which someone has pattern of an inflated sense of self-worth and importance. Beyond occasional vanity<\/mark><\/a> or self-centredness, they have a consistent need for admiration and a distinct lack of empathy,\u201d she explains, adding, \u201cThis is only the surface level of narcissism. NPD is very complex and exists on a spectrum. Not everyone who has narcissistic traits has NPD. The diagnosis requires a pervasive pattern that significantly impairs relationships and functioning.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of its causes, Tanya shares, Narcissism can be developed by a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, sociocultural and psychological factors. \u201cSeveral experts believe it\u2019s an inherited disposition. But not all narcissists are born narcissist. Unhealed childhood trauma is often considered one of the most significant influences in the development of NPD. It can also cultivate due to environmental and situational based influences.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the obvious signs of a narcissistic partner? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. They have a grandiose self-image<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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