Couples therapy is a great tool when you experience difficulties in your romantic relationship. Yet, with a certain type of partner, it can backfire. A partner who has narcissistic tendencies often quickly manipulates the therapeutic environment by doing four things.
First, they are extremely diplomatic in front of the therapist. Cool under the collar and very composed, the narcissistic partner puts on a show for the therapist. Understandably, this performance may upset you because you experience something very different at home. The therapist may mistakenly view your partner as emotionally regulated and you as angry because they only see the dynamics at play in their office.
Second, the narcissistic partner often finds a way to........