7 Shocking Reactions Narcissists Have When You Begin Setting Boundaries—Psychologists Reveal All
After running my counseling practice for a number of years—and even writing a book on codependency—I’ve had front-row seats to some complicated relationship dynamics.
Narcissistic personalities, in particular, tend to operate from a playbook that gets especially active when boundaries go up.
I’m sharing these insights to empower you if you’ve found yourself in that exact situation. Here are seven behaviors to look out for once you decide enough is enough.
1. They shift into victim mode
It’s fascinating how someone can go from calling the shots to whining that “nobody cares about them” the moment you take a step back.