Many individuals find themselves trapped in relationships with narcissistic partners, despite being fully aware of the toxic dynamic at play.
The question is: Why? What psychological forces keep people stuck in such relationships, unable to break free? Dr. Anthony Mazzella dives deeper into this topic, explaining what actually happens.
In order to understand this perplexing phenomenon, we must first look at where narcissistic relationships truly exist. They don’t merely exist in the surface-level interactions or manipulations, but in the realm of fantasy.
It’s not the narcissist’s grandiose image that holds you hostage—it’s the compelling narrative they create, and the way you attach your hopes, dreams, and desires to that future.