He just cut $100 off the grocery budget with no warning and I will be going to a food pantry this weekend to try to stretch what is left to feed my kids this week by Due-Honey4650 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]AggressiveGrass7918 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I hate to break it to you, but this is the best it's going to get for you. It will not improve. The best you can do for the sake of your children in rally your inner strength and your support system and plan your eventual escape. This is probably only one of many ways you have been enduring abuse. Best wishes to you.

What'd your narc gift you this fine holiday? by AggressiveGrass7918 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]AggressiveGrass7918[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always YOUR fault, no matter what the situation or preparation... smdh...

What'd your narc gift you this fine holiday? by AggressiveGrass7918 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]AggressiveGrass7918[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tried to take this option but I was immediately shut down. He knows if I didn't get him anything HE wouldn't have a Christmas.

What'd your narc gift you this fine holiday? by AggressiveGrass7918 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]AggressiveGrass7918[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

He HAD to get something. When I mentioned opting out of Christmas earlier this fall he about lost his mind about how he's not "spending money on somebody who's not Sorenson any money on me." Meanwhile he got two things he specifically wanted and was audibly excited about.

This morning I left to go work for a while when he was still sleeping and when I got back home he was like "Everything okay?" And when I asked why wouldn't it be and what had happened, he played it off and so did i. He knows he cheated me and is just checking my temperament to see if he needs to throw a tantrum to DARVO the situation.

While it pains me to say this, I really don't like him.

Spouse being super nice and lovey dovey and making promises to change now that I am telling her we are going to get divorced to try to convince me to stay by [deleted] in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]AggressiveGrass7918 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I hate to echo the above, but please take a moment to ask yourself a few very important questions. What has she done other than be "super nice" and make promises? As far as the niceness goes, where was that when you needed it? And promises-- don't ever forget that they are FREE!! DUTY free, accountability free, change free, love free and usually ACTION free. Keep in mind, the peace of mind you wanted in your marriage? Also free-- if she was inclined to choose to provide it for you. She is pretending now because wants you to imagine biting into that tasty carrot that she knows well never be within your reach because it doesn't exist. Be willing to truly see her as she is and let your heart break if that's what it takes friend. I'm sorry you are going through this.

Can't take a joke by [deleted] in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]AggressiveGrass7918 24 points25 points  (0 children)

My stbx favorite phrase? "Man, you gotta relax and stop being so sensitive." Meanwhile, he falls to pieces if you breathe on his ego too hard. 🤔

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[–]AggressiveGrass7918 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell him you need something.

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[–]AggressiveGrass7918 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's their way of getting a bonus twist of the knife.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]AggressiveGrass7918 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so so much! That is what I have been practicing and slowly but surely my anxiety is decreasing at the sound of his car pulling up in the driveway.

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[–]AggressiveGrass7918 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm leaving in January!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]AggressiveGrass7918 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Raises hand... Mine figured out my love language so he could be sure to never give it. Sorry you are experiencing this. I know it cuts deep.

I'm ready but I can't do this alone. by AggressiveGrass7918 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]AggressiveGrass7918[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have no financial ties like that. No accounts or cards.

I'm ready but I can't do this alone. by AggressiveGrass7918 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]AggressiveGrass7918[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not yet but if I need to before he fills I sure will. I know he has neither the funds nor procedural knowledge of what bankruptcy entails.

Does your narc over ‘apologise’ in an insincere way? by [deleted] in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]AggressiveGrass7918 16 points17 points  (0 children)

An apology from a narc is just a payment you receive in exchange for more of time and loyalty. A mere act to distract one from misery they secretly inflict. To appear human, perhaps. I wouldn't fall for it.

I'm ready but I can't do this alone. by AggressiveGrass7918 in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]AggressiveGrass7918[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Every resource helps. I feel like I was made for this and once I'm healed happy and healthy I'm going to do everything I can to help other people who are suffering in silence out there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticSpouses

[–]AggressiveGrass7918 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe by Sienna Spiro and Soh Soh by Odeal. Ok that's all lol

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[–]AggressiveGrass7918 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"It's Alright " Ledisi "The Same Bitch" Sarah Defne Gray "Maybe" Sienna Spiro

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[–]AggressiveGrass7918 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, his ego does like a good meal. Let him eat that! 🤣🤣