Dear Abby: Husband hurt by wife's belittling, calls her a narcissist
A man says his long-term partner — whom he calls the “light and love of my life” — frequently belittles him in ways he finds hurtful, and his attempts to address it haven't led to lasting change.
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together for many years and have raised wonderful children. We have close friends, a beautiful home and, thankfully, our health. She’s my best friend, and the light and love of my life. We are, and have always been, happy together.
However, my wife is also a narcissist from a long line of narcissists. There’s no doubt that her belittling and dismissive behavior toward me is unintentional, but it is hurtful nonetheless. I have told her it’s demeaning, and I have tried to get her to modify her behavior by pointing out how it affects me.