Many people are feeling trapped in their relationships but can't seem to break free because of our "just love them" mentality. I am not speaking about breaking free from marriage, that is an entirely different matter. I am talking about relationships in the community or church where something is just ugly but we can't put our finger on it. Here is a possible answer.
When we notice the person we are with, doesn't laugh at our playful jokes, almost never smiles, negates everything we do, ignores us deliberately, demeans our accomplishments, even concocting stories about us to ruin our reputation while acting loving and sweet in the presence of others, we can be sure we are dealing with a narcissist.
The article link takes you to an excellent explanation of what we are dealing with and how damaging it can be. These relationships can even destroy other relationships if we allow the association to continue.
This is the second Timothy 3 crowd. "3 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!"
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