The Cheating Narcissist
An episode of the No Visible Bruises podcast, hosted by Caroline Strawson, titled "The Cheating Narcissist" was published on December 15, 2020 and runs 22 minutes.
December 15, 2020 ·22m · No Visible Bruises
Summary
Today I talk about cheating narcissists, the reasons behind cheating, and what it is that narcissists pursue by doing it. We also cover narcissists' strong protective parts, how codependents in a relationship trigger cheating behaviours, and the difference between healthy and narcissistic abusive relationships. What You Will Learn In This Episode: The reasons behind your partner’s cheating The role of self-soothing in cheating behaviours What happens when two wounded younger parts meet in a relationship How cheating can satisfy the need for narcissistic supply Why we need to be mindful and empathetic with those who choose to stay in a cheating relationship When we are cheated on, we tend to think it is our fault, that we are not good enough, not worthy. But when a narcissistic partner cheats on us, it’s not about us, but about their wounded younger parts, and their need to feel that sense of grandiosity. Resources: Join my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/
Episode Description
Today I talk about cheating narcissists, the reasons behind cheating, and what it is that narcissists pursue by doing it. We also cover narcissists' strong protective parts, how codependents in a relationship trigger cheating behaviours, and the difference between healthy and narcissistic abusive relationships.
What You Will Learn In This Episode:
- The reasons behind your partner’s cheating
- The role of self-soothing in cheating behaviours
- What happens when two wounded younger parts meet in a relationship
- How cheating can satisfy the need for narcissistic supply
- Why we need to be mindful and empathetic with those who choose to stay in a cheating relationship
When we are cheated on, we tend to think it is our fault, that we are not good enough, not worthy. But when a narcissistic partner cheats on us, it’s not about us, but about their wounded younger parts, and their need to feel that sense of grandiosity.
Resources:
- Join my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse
- Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/
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