DP lurks here hence new name...
I read, for a good reason I know, about how many people have serious problems with their narcissist partners. I just wonder if anyone here has a good, loving relationship with this type of person ? If so, how? Do you live apart for example?
After three years of being in love with my DP and yet finding him extremely challenging, I have finally come to realise that he is a narcissist. He is selfish, critical and gets very wounded (overly so) when any flaw is revealed. Among many other things. But, and it's a big but, he's also very appealing to me - attractive, intellectual, often kind and funny. I've never felt so in love with a guy (I'm 45) but also never felt so worried about how to be in a relationship with a guy either?
I am at a point where we are talking about moving in together and I feel wary. I don't know if I can deal with him and his ways all the time. I'd love to share my life with him but don't want to lose myself in order to do that.
He has a son but is the NRP and I am so fond of him too. I can see how he is affected by his dad's ways and want to be there for him too.
Writing this down makes me feel very silly. I would tell a friend to walk away yet I find this so hard to consider for myself. Can anyone offer any words of wisdom?
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Is there ANY way to be in a loving relationship with a narcissist?
likeanarrow · 25/03/2016 18:51
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