Why Narcissists Are OBSESSED With Empaths! (The Shocking Truth!)

Does saying no feel like you’ve just committed a crime? If you’re an empath or a people pleaser, you probably struggle with setting boundaries because guilt creeps in the moment you try. Narcissists love this; they see your hesitation as an open invitation to take more than they should. Dr. Nedra Glover Tawwab, therapist and author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, explains that people pleasers often associate boundaries with selfishness when, in reality, they are just self-respect in action. Dr. Henry Cloud, co-author of Boundaries, warns that when you don’t set limits, you train people to believe you don’t have any, and that’s exactly what a narcissist wants: a limitless supply of your time, energy, and emotional labor. The key to breaking free isn’t just learning to say no, but understanding that you don’t owe an explanation for it. A healthy relationship respects boundaries; a narcissist sees them as a challenge. With that in mind, you must stop feeling guilty for protecting your peace.