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What does it mean if a narcissist says they hate you? To put it bluntly, it means they hate you. It’s harsh, but true. When a narcissist, borderline, histrionic or other Cluster B variety pack person says, “I love you” it doesn’t mean “I love you” the way it does to a normal or a […]

How can you tell if a narcissist is really sorry? Easy. They’re not. The same goes for borderlines, histrionics and other toxic high-conflict people. Genuine remorse requires the ability to take responsibility for one’s actions. It also requires empathy and a conscience. Abilities and qualities that personality disordered people typically don’t possess. Perhaps they’re capable […]

Narcissists and borderlines idealize then devalue. So do histrionics and other members of the Cluster B variety pack for that matter. There are three stages in relationships with personality disordered abusers: idealize, devalue and discard. Sometimes these stages end abruptly — or it can seem like it. In reality, it’s usually more a matter of […]