Dealing with an apology from a person with narcissistic traits can be an awkward experience: you may be feeling anger and frustration, but also guilt and a desire to be the bigger person. We’ll walk you through how to respond when they apologize, and also give you some other tips for navigating this relationship, so that you can feel secure, healthy, and loved. Just remember that not everyone with narcissistic tendencies has clinical Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and only a licensed therapist can diagnose NPD. [1]
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- Remember, not everyone with NPD is mean or toxic. In fact, many people with NPD are able to manage their symptoms through therapy and/or medication. [23] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to sourceThanks
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- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9742-narcissistic-personality-disorder
- ↑ Adam Dorsay, PsyD. Licensed Psychologist & TEDx Speaker. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2016/11/the-4-types-of-ineffective-apologies
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview
- ↑ Liana Georgoulis, PsyD. Licensed Psychologist. Expert Interview
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- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/make-it-right/202010/how-recognize-and-respond-fake-apology
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
- ↑ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0092656603001247
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