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5 Reasons Your Narcissistic Mate Deflates Your Happiness
Here’s why narcissist deflates happiness of his or her partner…Why so many partners with NPD ignore or sabotage their mate’s successes.Written by Dr. Elinor GreenbergI am often asked some version of the following question: “Why can’t my mate ever be happy for me when I have a success, or when I am pleased about something? It seems like every time I feel great and try to tell my mate about it, instead of joining me and saying something complimentary, my partner says or does something that deflates me.”This type of insensitivity is common in relationships where one partner is extremely self-involved, competitive, or envious. It also can be a red flag for something more serious. People who routinely deflate their mate’s happiness often qualify
