67 - RELATIONSHIPS - The fine line between 'a hard work partner' and 'actually, this is abuse'

In this OPENHOUSE Submission, Dr. Tari Mack, clinical psychologist, breaks down a question submitted to the OPENHOUSE Hotline around whether someone’s husband is just ‘hard work’ and that’s why her friends don’t like him or whether his behaviour is actually emotional abuse and leaning into narcissistic behavior and traits. 

The person explains that there have been a number of issues around being rude to her, belittling and demeaning her, flirting with other people, borrowing and repaying money, and more. 

Louise Rumball & Dr. Tari Mack look at:

⇢ The difference between one off behavioural incidents and repeating patterns
⇢The warning signs of an emotionally abusive relationship and how to avoid falling for one 
⇢ Why violence in a relationship does not have to be just physical
⇢ The connection between money, showing off and some forms of narcissism 
⇢ How your relationship & marriage can impact your children long before you realize it
⇢ Why narcissistic behavior, emotional abuse and manipulation often get overlooked

Recommended listening:

Episode 47 - NARCISSISM - Did I spend years of my life with a narcissist or was he just a really sh*t person? The ultimate 101 guide to identifying a narcissist 

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Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack
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