EXCLUSIVE: Is She Dating a Narcissist? Ann Marie Allison Breaks Down the Warning Signs + Bonus Questions

Valerie from Marietta reached out to Unlicensed Therapy after questioning her relationship with a man who went from love bombing her to criticizing her, controlling her, and making her feel like she was walking on eggshells. Kevin & Taylor are joined by writer and filmmaker Ann Marie Allison, creator of You’re Dating a Narcissist, to break down the warning signs of narcissistic behavior, why people stay in these relationships, and how friends can help someone who may be stuck. Ann Marie Allison explains the cycle of idealizing, devaluing, and discarding, the difference between healthy self-love and narcissism, and what Valerie should consider moving forward. Plus, Kevin & Taylor ask Anne Marie bonus questions about Hollywood, her experience working with stars like Marisa Tomei, Susan Sarandon and Bette Midler, and why narcissism has become such a major conversation today.