Empathy & Compassion

The Toxic Attraction Between an Empath & a Narcissist.

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The more powerful the narcissist becomes, the more likely the empath will retreat into a victim status. Then, there is a very big change—

I am an empath. I discovered I was an empath after I got involved in a very deep and highly destructive relationship with a narcissist.

I am writing this article from the perspective on an empath, however, would love to read the view from the opposite side if there are any narcissists that would like to offer their perception on this.

Through writing about the empath personality type I have connected with many other people who class themselves as an empath and time and again I have heard people tell me how they have also attracted relationships with narcissists. There is a link. So, I decided to explore it further.


Via Alex Myles

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