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Has anyone dealt with a narcissistic partner?

Has anyone dealt with a narcissistic partner? Any tips on maintaining this type of relationship without getting emotionally invested? Can’t leave due to my son.
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SW-User
Maybe, but I have to say this, honestly... it's become a term so overused, it can paint the person bleak. I felt my ex, gaslighted me... but truth be told, maybe she only held concern? I thought her possibly narcissistic... Just be careful with the terms, as you might find yourself painting those with normal emotions in a way you can't handle. (only you know). I know my observation, thought, won't be the popular one, but care is not about finding support in reaction (emojis).
zonavar68 · 56-60, M
@SW-User gaslighting is something I definitely don't understand, but your observation is correct that we interpret the behaviours of a person differently because we have a connection to the person and that somewhat skews and/or modifies things.
SW-User
@zonavar68 One way to see it... but that really only says, those who affect us, affect us.... Yes, it "modifies" our perception, and I only brought up gaslighting in perception, to not say she did, but to emphasize if we use terms that maybe don't entirely reflect how we really feel, it creates misunderstandings..