6 Signs You’re Married to a Narcissist – And How to Handle Their Behavior How can you tell if your partner is, indeed, narcissistic – and what’s the best way to cope if that’s the case?

Mar 12, 2021 | Clinical Psychotherpy

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How can you tell if your partner is, indeed, narcissistic –– and what’s the best way to cope if that’s the case? Here are six of the most common signs to watch out for.

This is an article that Dr Kevon Owen is a featured author in. This is a portion of the article that Dr Kevon Owen has contributed to as follows:

Refusal to see their narcissism as a problem

According to Kevon Owen, an Oklahoma-city based therapist, narcissists usually view their confidence as a plus, as they’ve worked hard on maximizing it to protect their egos. This can make addressing the problem difficult –– Barer says it’s common for partners not to bring the narcissism up, because it will cause a defensive response.

What You Can Do: If your partner does attempt to make a change in their behavior, Tropper says it’s important to praise them. Be specific. For example, if they’re trying to listen to your ideas rather than forcing their own, let them know you feel respected and heard, and how valuable that is to you.

And don’t be afraid to seek professional support. In order for a healthy emotional relationship to take place, you’ll need to set boundaries and expectations, and enlisting the help of a couple’s therapist can be a good first step.

“For someone who is married or in a relationship with a narcissist, professional help must be part of the process in order to have a successful relationship,” Barer says. “The narcissist needs to realize the impact that this can have on the relationship and the other partner will need guidance and support along this journey.”

It’s good to keep in mind that being married to a narcissist does not automatically mean you need to leave the relationship. However, Mairanz encourages anyone who is struggling in a relationship to evaluate if it is a relationship that is worth you staying in. “The detrimental impact might only be addressed by leaving,” she says.

You can read the entire article at the following website address. https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/6-signs-youre-married-to-a-narcissist-and-how-to-handle-their-behavior/

If you are dealing with a narcissist partner and you would like to speak with a professional counselor about your situation please contact Dr Kevon Owen by calling 405-740-1249 or 405-655-5180 for an appointment. You can also visit Kevon”s website at https://www.kevonowen.com. Below are a list of Kevon’s locations with map links for directions.

Kevon Owen Christian Counseling Clinical Psychotherapy Jones
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Kevon Owen, Christian Counseling Clinical Psychotherapy Edmond
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Edmond, OK 73034
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Kevon Owen – Christian Counseling – Clinical Psychotherapy – OKC
10101 S Pennsylvania Ave Suite C
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Kevon Owen Christian Counseling Clinical Psychotherapy Oklahoma City
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Kevon Owen – Christian Counseling – Clinical Psychotherapy – Edmond OK
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