The thing is that these narcissists present as ideal partners, at first. We fall in love with that, and second guess ourselves when they become shady.
@TraceFaceIt6 жыл бұрын
Jonny D exactly. And for that... it’s truly not a “what’s wrong with me” problem.
@cherylstorm62616 жыл бұрын
Yes exactly, it's like gaslighting, I'm second guessing what I see in front of me because I'm worried I'm being too judgmental or harsh or just reading it wrong.
@raythedodger6 жыл бұрын
So very true. I thought I had found a gem at first but in time, I realized what a narcissist my ex girlfriend was. Since she left, people tell me my energy has returned. I’m much happier without her.
@anachristopher29735 жыл бұрын
Yes.Very true
@bxndo5ive5 жыл бұрын
Yep and you constantly long for the first person that you met but he doesn’t exist.
@jerseyman90806 жыл бұрын
3 things a narcissists is sure to break.. Promise, Trust and your heart.
@whisperingwind77306 жыл бұрын
Homeless Pirate LOVE THIS!!! So sad but so true~ Perfectly stated 👌🏻... U can take this to the bank and cash 💰 that bs!!! 💩🙊
@regiz53586 жыл бұрын
If you allow it!
@braniofan78946 жыл бұрын
You right
@LadyofCleves655 жыл бұрын
That is so very true. I think I will write your words in my journal so I don't forget it. Cause those things have happened to me.
@triston93125 жыл бұрын
U r so right👍
@dd-pw8tw Жыл бұрын
I HAVE watched 150 videos in a row 😂~”why are YOU there”,,,perfectly said Susan Winter 👏 I was widowed, lonely, & ended up dating 4 narcissists in a row. The heartbreak & confusion was overwhelming. Your videos have been such a gift by giving me wisdom, hope & humor during that hellish, confusing time. Fast forward I met a one in a million man. They are still out there, please whoever is reading this never give up❤
@jimdandy8493 жыл бұрын
Loneliness is very powerful, and it causes us to settle for people that we should most definitely avoid. When minutes feel like hours, waiting for the right person to come along feels like eternity, and loneliness gets traded for misery.
@dd-pw8tw Жыл бұрын
So well said 😊
@RealLadi2286 жыл бұрын
If you grew up seeking validation never knew your own value... worked extremely hard for love and attention to be seen or heard...you are perfect for the narcassitic personality..once spiritually awakened it's over!!!!
@aoefeable6 жыл бұрын
Realladi 228 Exactly! Awake and aware and It changes everything.
@PennyJackson1235 жыл бұрын
Yes !!
@heidisummer55 жыл бұрын
Perfectly Put.
@CoreenKendrick5 жыл бұрын
Yes! Awesome and it's true!
@PennyJackson1235 жыл бұрын
It's very strange. I kinda became very self aware after I looked into my now EX boyfriend's issues (collapsed Narcissist he is and very toxic) Well.. I am actually very narcissistic too. How convenient xD Not NPD but I am strong in narcissism if that makes sense? I like to take pictures of myself and I feel above most people
@laurensk98593 жыл бұрын
“These creatures cannot survive unless they have someone to feed off of.” 😮That explains so much
@boomerangsruckflug85136 жыл бұрын
The point is: lack of self-love. The pattern is: the narc adores himself and hates the partner, the codependent adores the narc and hates herself! Here we go... As soon as we begin to love ourselves, we'll be able to spot narcs at the first sight and even better never attract narcissists again. Narcs know where they can settle, they never choose confident and self-loving partners! Thanks Susan, that's such an important video! 🤗
@SusanWinter6 жыл бұрын
So right, Mireille
@shwetasama65676 жыл бұрын
But my ex narc seems to have attracted a very confident and self-loving partner this time,who he is married to and is enjoying his life travelling all across the world.
@evka245 жыл бұрын
he wants to feed of her. narcistic supply. higher value person better the feed. @@shwetasama6567
@anachristopher29735 жыл бұрын
On point. Thank you
@lisasunshine76545 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is do good!! Thank you!
@LinYouToo6 жыл бұрын
You cannot change them. You cannot reason with them. And for sure do it try to argue with them or correct them. No need to be right; let it go. Don’t get hooked. Observe. Don’t absorb.
@leeroy69545 жыл бұрын
No, YOU can not change them... but proper therapy for them can change them - no matter what Susan says.
@daveneedle98895 жыл бұрын
Incorrect Lee Roy. Narcissism along with psychopathy and other antisocial personality disorders cannot be ' cured'. That is the current synopsis from academic/medical psychology associations the world over. You clearly have no awareness of the facts around this topic.
@a.d.b5356 жыл бұрын
Life lessons as follows. 1. A leopard does not change it's spots. 2. I am no match for addictions alcoholism or mental disorders. You will always be dealing with the malady, never the person. 3. It's easier to raise a child then a man or a woman. 4. The way they treat you is not necessarily personal, they likely treat most people that way.
@sterneprinzessin6 жыл бұрын
Wow! Yes, yes and yes. This is deep
@toothdoc2155 жыл бұрын
A.D. B so right on !!! you should start your own channel !!!
@Ytdeletesallmycomments5 жыл бұрын
If his mom could not change him you will never do it either.
@lisasunshine76545 жыл бұрын
Excellent words!! Especially #2, I’ve never heard it put that way. Thank you!
@TheEtherealgrl5 жыл бұрын
So much wisdom
@blissbased4 жыл бұрын
Journaling really helped me ... writing... I also wrote a ton to the narcissists, not caring what they'd think about me. I used their mail box as a garbage can, like they used me. I found out I was attracted to them because of my parents. Once you decode your relationship patterns / identify why you're attracted to people that are bad for your mental health, the spell is broken. But you need to find your own personal wound and inner magnet to really understand it. Before then what people like I write or tell you is just abstract "bla bla". You need to (re-)connect to Spirit and Self-Love ... and then you need to change your mental landscape, to reprogram yourself. It's actually very simple and you can let all that pain go and save a ton of time and energy.
@cuddlesanddaisy5 жыл бұрын
When all you got as a child was crumbs, then you seek the familiar.
@albertoestrada8205 жыл бұрын
We are with these monsters because we were not taught to love ourselves.
@RealLadi2283 жыл бұрын
"Those things"
@TheEtherealgrl6 жыл бұрын
Susan is the best. It's about time we point the finger inward and claim our power.
@SusanWinter6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kate.
@fifinana10006 жыл бұрын
Why do I need them....because I do not love myself enough ...Susan you great, thank you!
@valweaver92116 жыл бұрын
You are 1000000% accurate! I realized I did not love and accept myself. I accepted abuse, adultery, neglect and abandonment from the Narcissist, due to my insecurities. My divorce will be finalized after 22 years of marriage from the Narcissist next month 😄.
@leeroy69545 жыл бұрын
So instead of working (with therapy) on your own insecurities - and doing marriage counseling with "the Narcissist" (I assume your husband)... you just up and divorced after all those years? And that makes you happy? I think you are disgusting... just as much as the Narcissist!
@terrylaguardia68385 жыл бұрын
Lee Roy Lee Roy Wow. What empathy huh? You read one paragraph about someone and call them disgusting. You seem bothered by her happiness, I can’t help wondering why.
@ddixonmorris4 жыл бұрын
Lee Roy It is impossible for you to know what effort she put forth to try and save the marriage. I went to marriage counseling with my ex husband and all it turned out to be was a stage for him to gaslight and blame. I walked out of the first session.
@desireep.34596 жыл бұрын
@1:24 She breaks it down and it sent shivers down my spine. Narcissists are parasites. Make sure you sanitize! 👆🏾
@RH-ul2bc6 жыл бұрын
"Why you" is exactly right. Are you co-dependant? Those are the ones the the narcs want. Thing is people are confused on what a narc is. It's not someone who posts selfies all over social media. And then there are those with an avoidant attachment type or emotionally unavailable. It all begins with us just like you said.
@Pattie-o7f6 жыл бұрын
@@strawberry55555 Craig Kenneth
@RH-ul2bc6 жыл бұрын
p mgc yes! Another good one.
@RH-ul2bc6 жыл бұрын
Nancy A Also Brianna MacWilliam Brianna is more holistic but her vids are good too
@caroh28096 жыл бұрын
The most empowering comment in this video is when you say ‘you are the host and they are the parasite - without you they cannot feed’. That turned it around for me right there and gave me back control. It is my mother that is the Narcissist. It’s not easy to walk away from that relationship. Brilliant video Susan. ‘Jumping to the end question’ as you put it is all that is needed. 😍
@SusanWinter6 жыл бұрын
Incredible share, Caro. This is indeed a complex situation. I wish you well.
@meera25316 жыл бұрын
Set very strong boundaries Caro. And ignore them. I have one too but covert.
@debzz525 жыл бұрын
In my case, it is also my mother. She is 84 now, and I am 64. Very tough situation, but she is too old now for me to try to break bonds. I won't hurt her at this age in her life.
@caroh28095 жыл бұрын
Deborah Griffin I totally understand your position. My father died a couple of months ago forcing me into my mother’s life and her’s into mine. A game changer I just didn’t need. Now I’m working on the principal of trying not to resist what is my reality as resistance creates pain. A cross to bear... wish you well with your situation my friend.
@turkanismail81694 жыл бұрын
I walked away from my narc mother and 2 narc brothers. You can do it too. I had to save myself, no one else was going to do it. Til this day 3 years later in still scapegoated. Their so irresponsible.
@hellofromtheotherside226 жыл бұрын
it's an inner child unfinished business with our care givers so we can win them over again or prove them wrong and we can be loved entirely finally we gravitated to what once was familiar it's all done unconsciously ... thanks Susan
@paulwoodhouse47576 жыл бұрын
Hanadi Ali 👍🏻
@sofialora78965 жыл бұрын
You are raising an important point... I don't fully get it though. Can you pls. elaborate more, Hanadi...
@leeroy69545 жыл бұрын
I agree with Sofia Lora... Can you elaborate? Because how it is written makes no sense!!!!
@daniellelichtblau53404 жыл бұрын
@@sofialora7896 you feel feelings of anxiety and stress and panic ...unpredictably with a narc. Same as you experienced growing up but did not heal. The narc brings all those feelings back up as a spiritual teacher and you can thank them and walk away. Now it's time to awaken and live the life that was held back by disconnected emotions.
@beauty4ashesxo4992 жыл бұрын
Wow that is so true I would like to learn more about this!
@ronhattersley1654 жыл бұрын
2 weeks no contact some tough days tough nights but this video sums it up thank you this is absolutely ridiculous and I pray nobody has to go through this garbage and bull again
@harioovadtop28276 жыл бұрын
Susan, I want to thank you, for you have helped me change my life today! I thank you thank you thank you! You are a beautiful soul 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
@notaclue8222 жыл бұрын
So right. You've cut to the chase here and said that a lot of us who are with narcs focus on them, them, them. There comes a time to just accept that it isn't healthy, examine our own motivation, and move on. Thank you Susan. Best advice ever.
@flyprincess694 жыл бұрын
I finally answered the ruminating question of what I did wrong in the relationship. I allowed it to happen.
@blueseptember21742 жыл бұрын
Relatable
@marshabrown83436 жыл бұрын
It's called Self Love Deficit Disorder and that's what we need to focus on curing...not the narcissist.
@sula15296 жыл бұрын
deficit disorder?
@whisperingwind77306 жыл бұрын
The "cure" is Self-Love. It's giving ourselves what we didn't get and what we are seeking from others. It ALL starts and ends w/ us. Narcs are mirrors to our shadow selves I feel. They bring out the worst in us, our childhood trauma, issues, insecurities and they leave us feeling dead inside. We then w/ time, understanding, compassion for ourselves and "self" love have to find the strength w/ in to *RISE UP like a Phoenix* rising and fly free again. There is beauty in the ashes I've found but first we MUST put out the fires...only with Love n acceptance of what is. 🌬🙏🏻💗🙂✨✌🏻
@williamheinsinger73906 жыл бұрын
If the NARCISSIST CANT LOVE THEMSELVES, HOW CAN THEY LOVE ANOTHER PERSON ?
@pattyinsandiego85736 жыл бұрын
SLDD that's it!!!
@Grillaland6 жыл бұрын
Marsha Brown exactly!
@Feber20016 жыл бұрын
"Why do I want the narcissist?" ...that's actually a really good question..
@cindy32186 жыл бұрын
Trauma bonding
@swizlysummer84795 жыл бұрын
I second the motion with trauma bond. It takes time and effort to be back with ourselves and hope for the best we will not feel love or hatred for this creatures. Nothing but indifference. I hope we will heal from this. Be patient with yourself. ♥️
@Terapie_Lesem6 жыл бұрын
Because my mother is narc and I thought that kind of love is "normal" and I do not deserve any better.. that is what I was believing in.. Not anymore!
@Terapie_Lesem3 жыл бұрын
OK, two years later, I still keep attracting them, I still get emotional because of it, but it has way less impact on me than before. And also, they cannot play me anymore. So they lose their interest quickly. So the emotions are only some remnants from the past and I am feeling I am almost out of this. The chains are breaking.
@FrankieVercammen16 жыл бұрын
Susan, you are absolutely right. My ex-girlfriend (it was not a romantic relationship, we were best friends since university) is a narcissist. After many years of trying to help her out of it, I had to break off all contact, it was so detrimental. There is no hope for change, ever, because the narcissist does not want to change. I learned it the hard way.
@JuicyFruityify4 жыл бұрын
Right! I studied this person for ...a long time, I should have spent that time on me. Study enough to know the characteristics, study what is abuse, draw a line in the sand or a date to cease pondering that person and just opt out. Know/learn how to control your thoughts and give this person less and less of your mental real estate. They are here to teach you about yourself or waste your time. You choose which one is worth your time. I've been through this. Best way to forget them is to do the inner work to be a full cup. You will attract another full cup and the ex narc will fade into insignificance where they belong. This is my story. God bless.
@asterwild Жыл бұрын
Needed. Thank you!
@ewelinamajcherek20986 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Susan🙏❤️ I was one year in a relationship with a narcissist and did everything to find out how to help him. But as you said, unfortunately we are not able to do it. Their lack of empathy attract the people who can give them attention which they build their image on. They are attracting sensitive and emphatetic people who have problems to put the barriers and limits and protect themselves. They are the easiest target. I tried to break up three time with the narcissist, but could not resist to 'help him' when he was coming back. In the end I found the way how to get out of this toxic relationship. The way was to do what he was feared about and in the end he was the one that walked away. Only when they take this decision to leave you, there is a great chance they will not to try to come back. Since the moment he disappeared from my life I feel full of energy and strength. I know I have a lot to offer, but only to the person who will know how to appreciate it. Wish you all luck in breaking the chains if you are in any kind of abusing relationship.
@ginjen986 жыл бұрын
So what did you do, that he feared the most?? I want to know because I need to seenif that may wrk for me...lol
@Wewa7045 жыл бұрын
Can you let us know and your update on your breakups ? I have same situation like you
@ewelinamajcherek20985 жыл бұрын
Hi guys🤗👋 you asked me what did I do to finish that relationship with a narcissist. They love to be in the center of attention as you all know. I've realised it the most during my birthday, when my ex showed up like a star and was dancing among my friends taking selfies on the dance floor. Everyone was nice to me that day and didn't say anything and I also didn't react to his behavior. The day after I met my friends at work and they all said that he just didn't care about me at all. Like if the party was organized for him... I realised that he was not able to love me, as he was so busy being in love in himself... Of course it's just a surface. Narcissist's core is not only what it shows on the outside. They are full of fears and the biggest one is to loose the attention and their suppliers. I knew that this relationship was toxic, but still it was hard to change and put the limits. But I managed to change my behavior towards him. I was still nice and caring, but telling 'no' much more often. He was never in the center of attention anymore and that was driving him crazy. In the end he got bored, as I was not giving him the things he needed. Was it hard for me? Defenitely. You asked me how am I doing now. I was trying to follow Susan's advices and tell the men I am dating from the begging what my relationship goals are. I was talking a lot with my friend from work about wanting to have family and kids. In the end we found out that we wanted the same and gave ourself a chance. I feel loved, respected and appreciated. So in the end it was worth to finish the toxic bound and open up for a real connection. Wish you all the best of luck!!!
@hormigui884 жыл бұрын
LOVE your stuff Susan and would like to give my two cents on narcissists. The thing is, they ARE actually very attractive and, believe me, there ARE people who will put up with their crap. Why? It turns out they are incredibly charming. As you so well describe it, narcissists literally feed on the validation you give them and that is why they are so good at getting the best of you. I've been there, done that, got the shirt and BURNED it. Often times, a narcissist makes us suffer because we allow ourselves to put these people on a pedestal. They go around charming others with their confidence and their "high self-esteem". It's a mirage. They have core issues that are unsolved and sucking out energy from others is their form of escapism (though in reality they are trapped in this vicious cycle of feeling misunderstood by people because they don't show who they really are but are too insecure to be real in the first place). So what to do? LIVE A LIFE THAT EXCITES YOU. Mingle with people outside your circle of friends, travel abroad, make plans for yourself, have adventures. Live the life that you want and the right person will eventually hop in effortlessly, BUT, if no one comes along you will still have so much to look forward to: a life that is your own. Ladies, you are not the problem, you are the solution so go out there and be the light the world needs. XOXO
@NewEyes256 жыл бұрын
When I was in recovery this youtuber said: "What was it about me that was so fucked up, that made me think that you were ever a good idea". This was the beginning for me to start release that I played a major part in this.
@leeroy69545 жыл бұрын
Start to realize? Or start to release?
@lizmoya6 жыл бұрын
You got me right between the eyes, Susan. Timely and impeccably delivered. Thank you.
@SusanWinter6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Liz
@judymagazine29656 жыл бұрын
Susan - as always, you are absolutely right. We tend to research the HELL out of why THEY do what they do and it's great to have a basic understanding BUT the only person we can control is ourselves and as you said, the issue really is what is it about us that attracts these people or why are we attracted to them. Once you crack that nut, you're good to go. GREAT VIDEO!
@pattyinsandiego85736 жыл бұрын
Love you Susan!! I just moved out of a 20yr marriage with a narcissist. And you are spot on! I think it will take a few years to unravel the mind games I've been through but I'm looking forward to a drama free life. I fear the pattern like its the plague.
@amyong46776 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@kevinwilliams56516 жыл бұрын
Right there with you! Struggled the last 8-10yrs trying to figure out what was wrong with me and why she treated me the way she did. Finally woke up after 20yrs and realized I was letting her do this to me, so I walked and couldn’t be happier and feel more alive and aware
@nigelcyril6286 жыл бұрын
@@kevinwilliams5651 Hi Kevin, I am so with you on what you have been through, I have woken up from the same treatment you have been receiving. You can't see it at first, that old adage Love is blind come's to mind, in the end like you I woke up and realised I had a choice and life that I wanted to be happy in living. Like you I feel absolutely like a massive black cloud has gone to be replaced by enlightenment. I had been putting up with her behavior for the last 7/8 year's, there is no pleasing them they will never change and they will destroy you in the process, it feeds their ego. I wish you all the best stay strong, onwards and upwards, sorry did Buzz Lightyear say that lol, kind regards Nigel.
@brettneuberger64665 жыл бұрын
Nigel Cyril and Kevin. Amen brothers! Exact same story. Week to week, month to month, year to year....the goal post is constantly changing. Until you figure out what the hell is going on, you stay in the game, exhausted but still willing to fight for your family. Until one day.....you don’t. That’s when you start the real journey of awakening. It’s a long, tough slog but oh so worth the pain. No one will EVER understand what it’s like unless they’ve lived it and belong to the club. Cheers to you both!
@veronicahaney79346 жыл бұрын
I've discovered my patterns, have been doing inner child work, have spotted the Narcissistic/Hot- Cold patterns in men I've dated and quickly broken things off, but how do I stop attracting them in the first place? If I'm not attracting an emotionally unavailable man, I'm not attracting anyone...???This only covers," Why are you with the person, not why is this the only type you apparently CAN attract?" I think I'm starting to become avoidant myself because this dynamic freaks me out so much!
@33fisu6 жыл бұрын
It's so true. When I had to work in two different countries for a few months each time (no friends/family near by, feeling more emotionally fragile) I unfortunately attracted narcissistic guys (one paramedic, a few years later a policeman) It was very damaging but the pattern was there . Now, again in my country, that more "fragile/lonely" energy is gone, no possibility to attract those type of guys again. They really feed on more fragile, empaths, good ladies. (Sorry my English, I'm from Europe, but this video is spot on). Reinforce your energy, confidence, healthy family&friends relationships and they loose interest in you and vice versa! 🌟👍👏
@swizlysummer84795 жыл бұрын
Susan, you just made me cry! 😭😭😭 God knows I needed someone to tell it to my face. So I could stop hoping and wishing for the ex narc to come back and be that person at the love bombing stage even I know I’d get only crumbs of attention and get back to toxicity. I wish to cut all ties with trauma bond. Your questions are spot on! I gave thoughts of it and conclude I’m better off without him. It’s the new supply’s problem now! I stopped looking. This video resonates to me in so much level! Thank you so much!🙏
@itdependsonyou51164 жыл бұрын
"You are the host" is the core information we need to know. Thank you for your wisdom.
@paulwoodhouse47576 жыл бұрын
I’m a therapist and this is exactly what I ask friends or clients when they talk about narcissistic partners - What keeps you in the relationship? Like Susan, in my previous relationships, I’ve focused on the other person as the problem when they display traits of self involvement... but eventually you have to accept there’s a reason you indulge in this pattern. If I had a £1 or $1 for the clients that wanted the narcissist to change... you can only change yourself :)
@SusanWinter6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul-Lee. Honored to have you here on my channel.
@paulwoodhouse47576 жыл бұрын
You can tell you derive most of your knowledge from experience... because it’s so eloquent - I very much enjoy your rationale on relationships :)
@leeroy69545 жыл бұрын
Paul-Lee Woodhouse... YOU are a therapist? Your profile picture makes you look about 15. Also, you talk about "previous relationships". How come so many "life coaches" and "therapists" go through so many (multiple) relationships? Most were never married... or divorced multiple times. And REAL psychological research (and thousands of case histories) show that narcissists can change (and BTW, REAL narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is exceptionally rare. Narcissism is just a term, a label that people who aren't really experts on the topic just love to throw about to "explain" things - things that they have no idea of what they are really talking about. I suggest you (both of you) pick up some issues of Psychology Today and read up on NPD... and meanwhile STAY AWAY from KZbin.
@turkanismail81694 жыл бұрын
Its wanting their approval. Stems back to the narcisist parent that never gave it
@basicinfo20226 ай бұрын
Yes we need to take accountability and responsibility for our life once we know bigger we need to do better...
@cyberlilute77316 жыл бұрын
Grate video! I'm a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and I can tell you did clarify very well such a difficult topic! You are such a good professional, thanks for sharing. Best regards from Spain.
@leeroy69545 жыл бұрын
You are a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and you do NOT know the difference between "grate" and "great" Hoo-boy! I am glad that I do not live in Spain and need therapy.
@hujjesb6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Susan you saved my life .. You will never know
@elmaswanepoel15982 жыл бұрын
I really thought I loved myself after healing from a previous break-up and "doing the work" and yet fell for this one hard. Even got engaged. Now have to get tf out!!
@jamiecarr93414 жыл бұрын
I’ve been there and it’s so easy to see ... after the fact ... after you’re no longer with them. But it can take a long time because they are so good at what they do. My heart hurts for anyone in this type of relationship. Understand it is only a matter of time before you are brought to your knees. Then it’ll be time to seek therapy and begin travelling the slow and painful road to recovery. But you can do it!!! Do NOT let this person ruin your life!!! With time, perseverance and help, you can become even stronger than before you met this person. Love to you ♥️
@shanesullivan59184 жыл бұрын
My goodness Susan I’ve been watching so much of your videos and it explains things and situations I’m in so well. You are truly a blessing!!!!!!! Thank the universe I found your channel 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@compartista4 жыл бұрын
Susan, you’re so right! I’ve been doing the very thing you’ve said, looking, reading, watching when I should be focusing on me! I just got out of a narcissistic thing, I don’t even call it a relationship because afterall it really isn’t, when someone snatched your very being, that’s codependency, I’m working on that right now. Thank you for this video, it does help. I’m a good person and I need to go back to realizing that I am, and I don’t deserve, filthy talk, games, cheating, manipulation, why? It’s me, not him, I can cut this off, and I finally have, it’s taken me 6 years to see this, it’s like the corona virus really, you cut yourself off from the world, in fear of it spreading to your brain. It changes your atmosphere and consumes you’re every breath. It is toxic, but you have the power to control your life, your terms, your being and your existence. Your so powerful in your knowledge. I ❤️ you, thank you!
@treeseer15736 жыл бұрын
It’s an addiction - addiction is rooted very much in a deep wound. The narcissist is extremely addictive . That’s why you can’t stop thinking of them . It’s true the only way to remove the desire for the poison is to go with in partner with yourself on a level you never have before. Extreme self love is your only weapon . And that’s is ultimately why you have attracted the narcissist- to mirror back to you all the holes you have in your armor - to mirror back to you what it is you must to do to truly heal and love you. But you must fiercely do the work . When a narcissist enters your life it’s a fight for your soul. It’s a fight for yourself. And only you can fight the good fight . You don’t get brought down to hell for no reason. The narcissist is there to help you purge the darkness in you - and only a devil can bring out the demons in you . That is why you have attracted the narcissist. Once you realize this you will know that healing yourself is all that matters .
@paulapisces5905 жыл бұрын
Well said
@emanaturalsaus4 жыл бұрын
Yes very true. NARCS are evil. Only the devil goes after your soul.
@fallblossom54 жыл бұрын
My bf who has NPD said tome after our first kiss, "You're going to get addicted to me", and I did.
@DINIE00116 жыл бұрын
It took me some time, to realise that i was dealing with a narcist. So many times i was thinking that i did something wrong. Until i saw video's about narcissits. It open my eyes, and i left him! Yes i did!!!! :) It's a last from my shoulder, and i have no intensions to get him back! I don't want a life anymore, with always thinking that i do the things wrong. I didn't do that....he's to blame! That knowing, makes that i'm feeling free. And i really enjoy that! A good man, who can change that, for this moment! xxx
@vivalospepes14026 жыл бұрын
Good luck to you stay on that path moving forward. Peace and blessings
@Amethysts_moon3 ай бұрын
Thank goodness it’s over. Wficatinh myselg about narcissistic abuse and watching/ listening to KZbin videos and podcast helped a lot to shot the door and stop the cycle from repeating 🙏🏻 I’ve no desire of him in my life. He check every symptoms. When his mask came off everything came to light.
@williamikewun78742 жыл бұрын
Exactly and well said... U can't change them.
@Amy091016 жыл бұрын
For the second time your video hits the mark for what's happening in my life. I just broke up with him a few days ago because I just couldn't stand being in that miserable state of mind anymore, I tried to step away slowly and of course it wasn't working until I cut, broke and burn the dang plug!!! Thank you for the video, it assured me of the decisions needed to be done, XOXO. PS. I watch you from Mexico.
@camanaste-stephanehamm25914 жыл бұрын
Thank you Susan. I do agree on 100 % with you. There is a French author, Laurent Gounelle, who has written: "You know, you cant't change people, you can only show them a way and inspire they to go on it". Our responsability is to be well... with ourself. As you canot change the other, and you're not allowed to try this... you have to find a new energy to solve the problem, in yourself. Find a project which makes sense for you. The Narc has shown you what you have to work in your-Self, in order to become Self-realized... it's not always simple, but it is effective in a long term view... Enjoy your day, your life in consciousness.
@cindy32186 жыл бұрын
You nailed it. Work on oneself & how we end up with them so it never has to happen again! BOOM!! I am very much past it. Kinda like being in the hallway. Preparing for the next level. Thank you!
@thk53172 жыл бұрын
I think this is the best video for narcissists that doesn't talk about them... Thank you so much for your help!
@mrsimo71442 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing down to earth information. Much love from the UK ❤️
@veronicav17793 жыл бұрын
100%!!. porous boundaries , fix them, fix your energy , brilliant Susan x
@jlina6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant analysis! The charisma is almost impossible to break away from, imo. I did it but I still miss him :(
@turkanismail81694 жыл бұрын
Oh yes their masters of charisma to keep you there!
@junebrezgis16526 жыл бұрын
I just got out and it feels so much better. There are other men out there. Get out get over him and move on. You will be so happy! Thanks for this video it concluded my need for these videos! A+++ Its my last stop !
@lioydwilliams18503 жыл бұрын
June Brezgis, you got a smile can make the news!
@iamhannahnicole6 жыл бұрын
This is everything i needed to hear today. Literally word for word.
@ralu16514 жыл бұрын
I’m having this on repeat! “It is what it is!”
@Fnx99559 ай бұрын
Fantastic video❤❤you are so wise and very well spoken, Susan…! Love your direct and no nonsence style
@SusanWinter9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@maisdarmini21696 жыл бұрын
This is the first video I watch that sheds light on this important question.. You are fantastic .. I actually watch your videos from Syria .. and I'm sooo interested in them Thank you from the bottom of my heart 🖤🖤🖤
@SusanWinter6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mais!!!
@mmlangner6 жыл бұрын
Never heard it put better! Once I listened to what you were saying, I asked myself, what was I thinking! Been there, done that, not again! Thank you!
@nataliedoyle47016 жыл бұрын
This is so very true. The only way to deal with a Narcisist is to get out, then do the hard task of looking at why you attracted him or her and why you put up with them. In my case: my mother was a covert narcissist. I didn't know anything else. But I want to add. Narcissism is a spectrum and some narcissists do have some insight in their own inability to have empathy. They just don't know how to stop being the way they are. Sometimes the mask slips and you see it. You see the pain. They are tortured souls. I believe my husband of 20 years loved me and still does. He just did not know how to "do" love. I had to leave for my own emotional and spiritual survival but I will never demonize him. You have to get past the hurt and anger. You have to see that Narcissists are human beings, very flawed human beings but not monsters.
@wanderer06175 жыл бұрын
I found your channel today. Thanks so much for your wake up call? I watched lots of narcissist videos trying to understand what was happening. Now I know :( I must go within. I have learned I'm an empath and a target for covert narcs. Been a very tough 2 years to come to this realization. I wanted to help him. He was so charming. Swept me up but then out of the blue rages and controlling behavior crept in. Then more charm and love bombing. Now silent treatment and discard. Just like those videos say! But it's me..why was I there so long? Thank you❣
@jeffcrenshaw99326 жыл бұрын
Powerful and loving!!! This is the type of truth is able to divide the parts of bone!
@alephnull74103 жыл бұрын
Ok there are mainstream videos about narcissism that make narcissists out to be like evil super villains. Then there are really good psychoanalytic videos that get under the hood of the psychopathology. Finally there is this video, which is unique among all, in that it provides the only answer one would ever need.
@tiffanyayseyaseminsungur16005 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Susan! Unfortunately had displeasure of fictitious relationship however thankfully I now incredibly knowledgeable about psychology of narcissists. Incredible how the expert psychologists information regarding narcissist is extremely accurate.
@Blackpajamas5 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on this topic and I watched thousands! You are amazing Susan!
@JonathonDenson6 жыл бұрын
When you see the big signs, believe what you see, don't second guess yourself, and GO.
@sunshinebabe60645 жыл бұрын
Jonny D like what? :)
@leeroy69545 жыл бұрын
Jonny D has no response. He thinks that he is some kind of "expert"... but he isn't. He would not know "big signs" of psychological narcissism (or even little signs for that matter) if those signs hit him right between the eyes. And do you know what? Neither would Susan. What makes her an "expert"? Does she have ANY type of psychology degree? I would bet the answer is "no". All one has to do to be an"expert" on KZbin is to have an account... and a camera.
@terrylaguardia68385 жыл бұрын
Lee Roy Why such bitter anger and resentment I wonder?
@rinmansor4 жыл бұрын
Susan you're the wise older sister that everyone should have
@adamt40516 жыл бұрын
My quest for answers ends today Thanks
@rebellion89304 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You’ve helped me understand. Thank you so much!! My ex was borderline/narc. I was on the other hand ambitous, emotionally balanced and positive thinker. That went out of the window in an instant. I always felt feeded off from but could never quite grasp this feeling. Yet ive tried so many times to understand her and failed miserably. Ive placed myself beneath her and adapted to every bidding. I know. Love is a strange fruit. It demolished me completely. Im on a crossroad where im starting to learn to love myself again and its been quite the journey. She has left her mark on my soul. I always thought myself of failing her but now i realise through your kind words that its impossible to heal someone like her. I wanted to share a bit as it came naturally. Thank you for reading and thank you for your guidance.
@abcstudent23454 жыл бұрын
Rebellion Something deep inside you may tought, you have to heal her. Like it‘s your mandatory. But this seems Mission impossible
@somer07033 жыл бұрын
**THIS IS SUCH IMPORTANT CONTENT** I was on every narcissistic abuse fb book page going, I read every article and bought every book thinking why am I attracting these men. I was convinced I was a victim and helpless until I read about co dependency . I am a codependent which was MY responsibility to change! Before that I felt so powerless and victimised 🙈Absolute game changer for me!! Thanks Susan!! ❤
@dvanr37216 жыл бұрын
Nice, straight to the point ! And the point is love yourself, dont need validation from anyone fore it. Thanxs Susan xxx
@mairimillar88663 жыл бұрын
Such direct and powerful advice. Thank you, Susan. Mx
@Monika-tv8np5 жыл бұрын
You just described my past relationship. A true parasite...he run to a host who could provide. For me it got to the point that even a thought of meeting him made me aggravated but I stayed 2 years because he was my last chance to get married. I am 42, the clock is ticking....thank you, after all I made a right choice to leave him
@terrylaguardia68385 жыл бұрын
Monika You’re already on your own wise path, which is often unsupported with all the pressure for motherhood. Here’s to self-birth too! I‘m sure you’ll thrive! 💫
@jenniferpratt35455 жыл бұрын
I dont know where I would be mentally right now had I not found Susan's videos over the weekend. Thank you, Susan. Sincerely.
@MsGuthrie166 жыл бұрын
Susan you're fantastic! The way you state your advices are so clear, so logical that it's impossible to not get your point! Thank you so much for your time for us:)
@samymantha19856 жыл бұрын
Love this just what I needed to hear right now a year into being with a younger narcissist who I thought was Prince Charming going through the silent treatment faze right now ooh how they love thier games, they really are the devil in disguise you won’t win with me.
@ednao.n166 жыл бұрын
This has got to be the best out of a million narcissist videos I watched over the past years. Thank you.
@tuff474 жыл бұрын
Thank you Susan. Thank you. Thank you.
@Ranger44025 жыл бұрын
A narcissist seeks out nice people who are looking for long term love. If you are a nice person looking for love then you might be there for the taking.
@Jo-bo1mp4 жыл бұрын
You are always the best Susan!!!
@richardeliasjames51905 жыл бұрын
Self-love is a popular term today that gets tossed around in normal conversation. "You have to love yourself more." "Why don't you love yourself?" "If you only loved yourself, this wouldn't have happened to you." "You can't love another person until you love yourself first." These are just a few of the self-love directives that we give or get to suggest a way to more living fulfillment. Self-love is important to living well. It influences who you pick for a mate, the image you project at work, and how you cope with the problems in your life. It is so important to your welfare that I want you to know how to bring more of it into your life.
@user-hf7kj9dp1f6 жыл бұрын
She is so good at this
@rebeccajones86282 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great advice. I did some shadow work. I broke the cycle with him. I met a wonderful new guy. We are really in love and this is such a beautiful relationship. We took it slow and were sure to do things right. I am very very thankful I found your channel and others similar to help me understand my behaviours that enabled a man to treat me poorly. It starts with choosing appropriately. I chose someone different and gave him a chance. This has made all the difference in the world. Thank you!
@LadyofCleves656 жыл бұрын
I was in that boat. I was alone and grieving the loss of my husband and bingo who shows up the narcissist. Well I finally wised up. But darn he is so handsome and has a way with words. But its not good for me.
@د.سميةمحمود5 жыл бұрын
Hi Susan this is soumaya from Egypt I really wanted to express my appreciation and admiration to the way you said this one I am a psychiatrist and my special interest is CBT and I follow you in the field of relationships with sincere interest because you really are not just a high caliber professional but also a very genuine and authentic advisor .. honored to find you .. my best regards from Cairo😊🌷
@leeroy69545 жыл бұрын
Soumaya, you are a psychiatrist with a special interest in CBT and you follow a "life coach" on KZbin for dealing with your clients who need professional help? Why do you think that Susan is a "high caliber professional"? Have you seen her degrees? Do you know if she even has any? Do you know if she has a professional therapeutical practice? Are things really that bad in Cairo that it comes to this?
@OGSuki.6 жыл бұрын
Hot dog! I appreciate you so much. You have one of the best, clearest and most concise channels on KZbin. Thank you so much for sharing this glorious wisdom.
@johng.49595 жыл бұрын
Excellent advise as usual. Once you find out the reasons why "YOU" are in the relationship and why you put up all the craziness and disparagement... You will have your answer.
@christinemadrazo67556 жыл бұрын
Brava Susan, brava!! Another outstanding video. Thanks for sharing.
@marischlice39902 ай бұрын
To the point, no dwelling, no researching. Nearest exit moved on
@mdmmalou6 жыл бұрын
Why you? I'll try to explain: If you've learned from earliest as a child the hard way, among which: that you always had to EARN love. Then it's very difficult to be attracted to people who GIVE love. Still Susan, without books, therapy or instructive youtube channels and all the knowledge gained really, I would never have come this far. Narcissism is such a filthy awful form of abuse, and so dark and behind the scenes, you barely see how you are gradually destroyed, at least if you had 'the privilege' to been raised by two..
@juliebeilin64415 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely spot on Susan!
@wallybag1004 жыл бұрын
Dumped my narcissist on valentine's day about a year ago. Learned about narsasist abuse watched a ton of videos took a year to heal and worked on myself and lost a few pounds. Recently went on a few outings with a very attractive girl on the third time we saw each other she told me she had a very busy week I then asked her if she was going to an event on the weekend we sometimes meet at She told me she was not sure but said she was flexible. Thats a word i never heard my narc use in the 2 years we where together.This is the first time I felt myself in a while. Good times ahead. Took a peak the narcissist facebook page she got fat and is engaged to a downgrade. Wow doing good for yourself does work. Never give up my friends who are dealing with this. I already know what's going to happen to the downgrade. Saw the movie it always has the same ending.
@wilemutt074 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Susan. This was the validation and vindication that I have needed. You are 100% correct. I have spent almost a year on Quora and other site reading posts about women who have dedicated over 10-30 years of their lives with these NPD's. I was blessed to only have spent 8-9 months with one simply because I had started reading about this personality disorder before I met him. It still hurts like f***ing hell, but I am connecting with me now. Ruminating over this sicko went nowhere, as you know. Interestingly, all the posts are about how the narc hurt them, but no one seems to take responsibility for their own self. I am praying to get over the humiliation and discard soon. Also working on it with a counselor. BTW: Mom was one, too. Unfortunately, I couldn't get away from the damage she incurred until I was 24.
@patriciamargarcia39592 жыл бұрын
You are so right ✅ anyone who has ever lived that awful nightmare perfectly knows how right you are 💯
@nicoletacherechesu15762 жыл бұрын
I love you , more amd more,Susan!!!
@brendandagire17106 жыл бұрын
We love you too, be blessed, appreciate your advice, I have one here on my side but I try to follow your ideas coz it's not easy to break, my fear he can kill his self. But am looking ahead with my life thanks so much.
@JuicyFruityify5 жыл бұрын
Truth! Messed up, but all that research, yeah should be put into ourselves. I learned that the hard way, 2 years of wasting my time on someone who is worth exactly zero. Right! Realise the patterns and then write narcs off as a bad debt. Walk completely away. I beg of you, learn from others mistakes like mine. Learn the patterns, recognise what you are dealing with, give yourself a forget-this-person-by-deadline and stick to it. Take control of your thoughts...they are not you, just look at them from a far and practice redirecting them elsewhere towards a hobby or other passion (you should have or develop one! You'll need the distraction). Spend more time with friends, join a club. There will be relapses it's natural, but get traction on your thought patterns. It will be a very very difficult journey but forgive them, they are just a scorpion, can't begrudge a scorpion for being a scorpion. Forgive yourself, can't begrudge yourself for being yourself and being manipulated. Celebrate you. That amazing love you are capable of giving, give it to yourself. Celebrate your new barriers, you know now that if you find yourself researching another's behaviour it's time to direct them lovingly towards the exit of your life. It's all good. You are now in your power like never before. People will leave, it's natural, you are a different, stronger person now, ready to welcome only those who are deserving. Haha narcs don't like people with attitudes like that. This is what I've been through and where I am now. It's not a unique experience with a narc, it's a text book one. I have no care for any of that now, I just love Susan's channel, I've learned and I'm different from the old me. You will be too. Trust you.