Melessa Jazwick

“The relationship deteriorates as the narcissist withdraws. They won the testing period, and are now bored, but the codependent clings on. They are used to clinging on, they have done it their whole lives, and this is no different. If he just keeps trying that little bit harder, his partner will see sense. It´s the only thing the codependent knows.”
― A B Jamieson, Prepare to be tortured: - the price you will pay for dating a narcissist

“In essence, you will always put the needs of other people above your own. Always.”
― A B Jamieson, Prepare to be tortured: - the price you will pay for dating a narcissist

“The main weakness he has seized on is your vulnerability, your desire for love. This leaves you open to (easy for him) emotional manipulation.”
― A B Jamieson, Prepare to be tortured: - the price you will pay for dating a narcissist

“By the time you get to the magic number 10, it really is game over. Self -confidence, self-belief, self-esteem- just about everything in fact- is well and truly on the floor. A long, painful, drawn-out recovery process lies ahead.”
― A B Jamieson, Prepare to be tortured: - the price you will pay for dating a narcissist