How do I deal with a covert narcissist mother in law?

Here are some tips:

1. Enlist the help of a spouse or friend.
2. Seek your own therapy if you cannot deal with the guilt trips given to you.
3. Cultivate friends as family.
4. Allow your children to grow up differently.
5. Assert yourself kindly and firmly with your parent/in-law; compromise, but not to excess.

What happens to the golden child when the scapegoat leaves?

The golden child may start acting up once the scapegoat goes no-contact. They may feel resentful that their sibling has “broken free” from the cycle of abuse. Golden children are under immense pressure to remain perfect- the scapegoat’s absence only reinforces this pressure.

Is there such a thing as a narcissistic mother in law?

From compassionate to greedy, from fearful to needy, we have seen all but the mother of all the mother in laws is the narcissistic mother in law. And before I tell you how to deal with a narcissistic mother in law, let me tell you that your mother in law will never agree that she is a narcissist. How to deal with a narcissistic mother in law?

What should I do if my husband’s mother is a narcissist?

You should also communicate with your husband to let him know what his mother’s said is untrue. Adult sons of narcissistic mothers may initially side with their Narcissistic parent, but if there are enough trust and love in your relationship, he should trust your word over hers.

How long should I go no contact with my narcissistic mother?

It’s up to you how long you want to keep this up. Some children will choose to go no contact for forever, while others will have a trial period. If you decide to do the latter and your narcissistic mother reverts back to her old behaviors, don’t be afraid to go no contact again for your own sanity.

How do you deal with a narcissistic mother who throws tantrums?

These can be either physical, emotional, or both. If you live with your narcissistic mother, it may be difficult to establish physical boundaries, but it’s still possible. Have your room be off-limits and enforce that rule, no matter how much she throws a tantrum over it.