The Cheating Narcissist

<p>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.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What You Will Learn In This Episode:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The reasons behind your partner’s cheating</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The role of self-soothing in cheating behaviours</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What happens when two wounded younger parts meet in a relationship</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How cheating can satisfy the need for narcissistic supply</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why we need to be mindful and empathetic with those who choose to stay in a cheating relationship</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Resources:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join my Facebook group at</span> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveafternarcissisticabuse</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Connect with me on Instagram:</span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/carolinestrawson/</span></a></li> </ul>