This magical superpower we can use to ward off people looking to drain and exploit us is highly sought after. A recent study showed that those who were involved with pathological narcissists in their relationships reported greater levels of burden, depression, and anxiety (Day, Bourke, Townsend, & Grenyer, 2019).
We all want to know how to become “immune” to toxic or narcissistic people – the types who lack empathy, have a callous sense of entitlement, and a penchant for exploiting others – and for good reason.