HI, I'M MICHAL PERETZ
- name pronounced: "mee-cal - purr-etz"
- pronouns: she/her
- positionality: cis-gendered, California born & raised, survivor, narcissistic abuse recovery advocate, social justice advocate, intimate partner violence (IPV) and family violence (FV) recovery advocate, creative, life-long learner of culture and systems theory, nature lover
- Social Work student
- U.S. Army Veteran, Signal & Medical Corps (AMEDD)
LATEST BLOG POST
Why do People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) Criticize and Put Down Others?
Self-Respect is Key to Healthy Relationships
We often hear that self-love is essential to fully love others. The same principle applies to respect:
A common argument from individuals with narcissistic tendencies is: "You don’t respect me. You’ll never respect me. You’re the abuser."
Ironically, repeated accusations like this, paired with harsh criticisms and put-downs, can chip away at a partner's self-respect over time. When someone feels constantly devalued, it becomes harder for them to maintain healthy boundaries and protect themselves emotionally.
In demanding respect while simultaneously destroying their partner’s self-worth, the narcissistic individual creates a vicious cycle. The respect they want becomes impossible to achieve because their actions actively undermine the very foundation of mutual respect: self-respect. ...cont’d
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