7 Shocking Reactions Narcissists Have When You Begin Setting Boundaries—Psychologists Reveal All

As a relationship counselor, I’ve met countless individuals who’ve spent years trying to appease someone who tramples all over their emotional well-being.
I often ask, “What made you decide it’s time to set firmer limits?”
The answers range from hitting rock bottom to having a sudden realization that they’re worth more than the treatment they’ve been getting.
When people stand up for themselves around a person with these toxic traits, it can spark a bizarre, yet predictable chain of responses.