Narcissists are like Cult Leaders

Whether it's at home, at work, or in a friend group - narcissists act like cult leaders.

They want to make sure everyone stays in line under their orders and direction. You have to act how they want you to, be a parrot for their opinions, and play a role in their show.

If you deviate from the role they give you, or want to think for yourself, they will punish you for it to bring you back in line or kick you out of the group.

Narcissistic partners want to make sure you put up with their B.S. without complaining about it. If they think you might leave, they will not pursue a romantic relationship with you. They will only partner with a doormat type personality.

Narcissistic bosses tend to hire employees on the codependent spectrum because codependents are more controllable and put up with a lot of B.S. Codependents are doormats. If the narcissistic boss senses you won't put up with their B.S., they will not hire you for the job.

Narcissists want to make sure you have a very high pain tolerance so that you won't leave their cult after experiencing their toxic behavior. They want you to put up and shut up.

The only way to break free, is to figure out who you are, think for yourself, have your own opinions, and be emotionally and financially independent.

***Fill out the worksheets in the Psych Bible E-Journal to help you decide how to deal with these kinds of toxic people.