Can You Ever Express YOUR Feelings to Narcissists and Feel Seen?

If you say “it” the right way, will the narcissist ever get “it” whatever “it” is? Tony introduces his 'Five Foolproof Formulas for Navigating Narcissistic Nonsense,' which helps maintain emotional stability and a sense of self in challenging relationships. Tony also critically analyzes a passage from the book 'Rethinking Narcissism' by Dr. Craig Malkin, where he finds a logical inconsistency that might give false hope to 'pathologically kind persons' who constantly try to induce 'aha moments' in their narcissistic partners. He also highlights the concept of differentiation of self and its importance in maintaining one’s emotional stability and sense of self in the face of challenging dynamics in relationships with narcissistic individuals. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:45 Understanding the Impact of Stress on Physical Health02:36 Upcoming Topics and Listener Engagement05:23 Exploring the Concept of Narcissism06:09 Dissecting a Book Passage on Narcissism08:47 The Five Foolproof Formulas for Navigating Narcissistic Nonsense15:52 Understanding Healthy Ego and Pathological Defensive Narcissism17:07 Analyzing a Book on Narcissism22:58 Contradictions in Narcissism Advice24:53 Understanding the Power of Self-Blame25:30 The Pathologically Kind Person and Their Burden of Responsibility26:54 The Struggle for Control in Relationships28:16 Personal Story: The Impact of Powerlessness34:42 The Importance of Differentiation in Relationships36:51 The Dangers of Emotional Inconsistency40:06 The Reality of Expressing Feelings to a Narcissist47:11 The Role of Differentiation in Dealing with Narcissists54:24 Conclusion: Knowing When to Engage and When to Step BackFind all the latest links to podcasts, courses, Tony's newsletter, and more at https://linktr.ee/virtualcouchAnd follow Tony on the Virtual Couch YouTube channel for a sneak preview of his upcoming podcast "Murder on the Couch," where True Crime meets therapy, co-hosted with his daughter Sydney. You can watch a pre-release clip here https://youtu.be/-RkRq8SrQy0Subscribe to Tony's latest podcast, "Waking Up to Narcissism Q&A - Premium Podcast," on the Apple Podcast App. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waking-up-to-narcissism-q-a/id1667287384Go to http://tonyoverbay.com/workshop to sign up for Tony's "Magnetize Your Marriage" virtual workshop. The cost is only $19, and you'll learn the top 3 things you can do NOW to create a Magnetic Marriage.