The article explores the pervasive nature of narcissistic abuse, highlighting how it manifests through tactics like gaslighting and emotional manipulation. Victims often internalize blame, failing to recognize themselves as targets of skilled manipulators. The discussion includes the cycle of idealization and devaluation experienced in narcissistic relationships. Additionally, it examines the cultural roots of rising narcissism since the 1970s, linking societal trends and childhood experiences to the development of both grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, ultimately noting that narcissistic traits, while quantifiable as a disorder, have permeated society more broadly.
Narcissistic abuse is characterized by manipulation, including lying, gaslighting, and belittling, leading victims to often blame themselves for the abuse.
The cycle of narcissistic relationships includes idealization followed by devaluation, making victims feel they were once cherished and now reviled.
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