Why Narcissists FEAR Losing Control Over You!

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How does a narcissist feel when they lose control? Especially when you're thinking of leaving? And why does this person suddenly offer you everything you've ever wanted just when you think it's over? It often takes victims an average of seven times to leave a narcissistically abusive relationship .  In this episode, Lisa and I discuss the relationship dynamics that happen when a narcissist loses control. Why leaving a narcissist or toxic partner is so extremely difficult and share some thoughts on how to view situation differently.  Are you struggling to stay out of a toxic relationship? Does your partner’s emotional pleas or guilting convince you to stay? Learn practical steps to leaving a toxic relationship for good in this week’s Podcast Extra. Get immediate access by subscribing to Substack here: substack.com/@breakingfreenarcabuse ******************* Want to read a true story of narcissistic abuse? LOVE YOU MORE: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross Available here at the following online stores. https://amzn.to/3NVMBXO Healing requires understanding and support. Join a community that gets it. Get weekly group coaching, monthly book reads, access to past webinars and Dr. McAvoy's online course with the Toxic-Free Relationship Club: https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/toxic-free-relationship-club/ Follow Dr. McAvoy! YouTube: @kerrymcavoyphd Instagram: @kerrymcavoyphd Facebook: @kerrymcavoyphd E-mail: [email protected] Newsletter: https://breakingfreenarcabuse.substack.com/ Website: https://www.breakingfreenarcissisticabuse.com/ Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., a mental health specialist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues. Her memoir, Love You More: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross, gives an uncensored glimpse into the dynamics of narcissistic abuse. Chapter Titles 00:00 Introduction: Control and Abuse Dynamics 00:23 Why It's Hard to Leave a Toxic Relationship 00:41 The Cycle of Leaving and Returning 02:02 Trauma Bonds and Emotional Traps 03:26 Manipulation Disguised as Love 05:06 The Role of Control in Toxic Relationships 07:03 The Narcissistic Playbook 09:18 No Contact and Healing Challenges 12:12 Breaking Trauma Bonds Effectively 16:13 Self-Compassion and Recovery 18:46 Navigating Relapses and Learning 20:27 Closing Remarks and Resources