{"id":2634,"date":"2023-08-09T03:46:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T03:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/?p=2634"},"modified":"2023-08-10T05:04:38","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T05:04:38","slug":"can-a-narcissist-be-loyal-in-a-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/can-a-narcissist-be-loyal-in-a-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a narcissist be loyal in a marriage? #XnarcAbuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6780350e32ec3\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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Difficult\">Lack of True Intimacy Makes Loyalty Difficult<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/can-a-narcissist-be-loyal-in-a-marriage\/#Pursuit_of_Validation_from_Others\" title=\"Pursuit of Validation from Others\">Pursuit of Validation from Others<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/can-a-narcissist-be-loyal-in-a-marriage\/#Boredom_and_Need_for_Excitement\" title=\"Boredom and Need for Excitement\">Boredom and Need for Excitement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/can-a-narcissist-be-loyal-in-a-marriage\/#Lack_of_Consequences_Promotes_Infidelity\" title=\"Lack of Consequences Promotes Infidelity\">Lack of Consequences Promotes Infidelity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/can-a-narcissist-be-loyal-in-a-marriage\/#Their_Needs_Come_First\" title=\"Their Needs Come First\">Their Needs Come First<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/can-a-narcissist-be-loyal-in-a-marriage\/#Can_Loyalty_Exist_in_a_Marriage_with_a_Narcissist\" title=\"Can Loyalty Exist in a Marriage with a Narcissist?\">Can Loyalty Exist in a Marriage with a Narcissist?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/can-a-narcissist-be-loyal-in-a-marriage\/#Narcissism_and_Marriage_Exploring_the_Complex_Terrain\" title=\"Narcissism and Marriage: Exploring the Complex Terrain\">Narcissism and Marriage: Exploring the Complex Terrain<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/can-a-narcissist-be-loyal-in-a-marriage\/#Recognizing_Narcissistic_Characteristics_in_a_Marriage\" title=\"Recognizing Narcissistic Characteristics in a Marriage\">Recognizing Narcissistic Characteristics in a Marriage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/can-a-narcissist-be-loyal-in-a-marriage\/#Narcissistic_Loyalty%E2%80%99s_Duality\" title=\"Narcissistic Loyalty&#8217;s Duality\">Narcissistic Loyalty&#8217;s Duality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/can-a-narcissist-be-loyal-in-a-marriage\/#Is_There_a_Long-Term_Allure_to_Initial_Grandiosity\" title=\"Is There a Long-Term Allure to Initial Grandiosity?\">Is There a Long-Term Allure to Initial Grandiosity?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Narcissist_Be_Loyal_in_a_Marriage\"><\/span>Can a Narcissist Be Loyal in a Marriage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by grandiosity, pride, egotism, and a lack of empathy. Narcissists tend to have an inflated sense of self-importance and feel entitled to special treatment. They also tend to exploit others and lack remorse for doing so. These traits inevitably cause problems in relationships, especially romantic ones. So can a narcissist actually remain loyal and committed to their spouse?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Narcissist%E2%80%99s_View_of_Marriage\"><\/span>The Narcissist&#8217;s View of Marriage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the narcissist, marriage is another relationship that revolves around them. They see their spouse as someone who should cater to their needs and make them look good. Loyalty means their spouse doesn&#8217;t criticize them or make them feel bad about themselves. They expect total admiration and validation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/do-narcissistic-marriages-last-xnarcabuse\/\" title=\"Do Narcissistic Marriages Last? #XNarcAbuse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Narcissists don&#8217;t view marriage<\/a> as a true partnership of equals. They believe their needs and wants should always come first. Compromise and putting their spouse first feels unnatural to them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_True_Intimacy_Makes_Loyalty_Difficult\"><\/span>Lack of True Intimacy Makes Loyalty Difficult<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>True intimacy requires mutual vulnerability, empathy, and consideration of a partner&#8217;s needs. Narcissists struggle with these attributes, making it difficult for them to develop the deep connection that encourages loyalty.<\/p>\n<p>Their sense of superiority makes it hard for them to be vulnerable and empathetic. They also dismiss or show little interest in their spouse&#8217;s needs and feelings. Without intimacy, loyalty becomes conditional and transactional.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pursuit_of_Validation_from_Others\"><\/span>Pursuit of Validation from Others<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Narcissists have an excessive need for validation from others due to their insecure sense of self. This makes fidelity or loyalty to one person very challenging.<\/p>\n<p>They may seek attention and admiration outside the marriage to get the validation they crave. Or they may be dissatisfied with their spouse&#8217;s admiration and gravitate towards someone new who idealizes them. Either way, their need for external validation hampers loyalty.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boredom_and_Need_for_Excitement\"><\/span>Boredom and Need for Excitement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Narcissists get bored easily, especially when a relationship moves past the honeymoon phase. Real life and the real person behind the fa\u00e7ade they projected early on is often disappointing.<\/p>\n<p>The excitement of pursuing a new relationship becomes appealing. Or they may sabotage the marriage to generate drama. Their need for constant entertainment and ego-stroking makes settling into loyalty very difficult.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_Consequences_Promotes_Infidelity\"><\/span>Lack of Consequences Promotes Infidelity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Narcissists tend to avoid introspection or accountability for their actions. Their sense of entitlement makes them feel above scrutiny. They are highly unlikely to admit faults or shortcomings if confronted by a spouse about infidelity.<\/p>\n<p>If a narcissistic partner cheats but suffers no real consequences, they are likely to continue infidelity. Their lack of empathy allows them to overlook how this impacts their spouse. They will keep engaging in disloyal behaviors as long as they can get away with it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Their_Needs_Come_First\"><\/span>Their Needs Come First<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The number one motivator for a narcissist is getting their own needs met. They will do whatever serves this motive, even if it means being disloyal. Their sense of entitlement to have their needs catered to regardless of a spouse&#8217;s needs often overrides any sense of loyalty.<\/p>\n<p>If the marriage no longer meets the narcissist&#8217;s needs, they feel justified in being disloyal. They may also cheat purely out of boredom, revenge, or a desire for validation. Their own desires will always outweigh loyalty.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Loyalty_Exist_in_a_Marriage_with_a_Narcissist\"><\/span>Can Loyalty Exist in a Marriage with a Narcissist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Given these traits and behaviors, it&#8217;s clear how challenging loyalty and fidelity can be for a narcissistic spouse. Their mindset and emotional gaps make it difficult to develop the type of intimate bond that encourages loyalty.<\/p>\n<p>However, some degree of loyalty is possible IF certain conditions are met:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The narcissist&#8217;s spouse provides constant validation, admiration, and catering to their needs. Basically, the spouse must continually prop up the narcissist&#8217;s ego.<\/li>\n<li>There are consequences for infidelity that negatively impact the narcissist. They may be loyal mainly out of self-interest, not due to actual caring about their spouse&#8217;s feelings.<\/li>\n<li>The narcissist finds sources of excitement and validation besides external affairs. Manipulating and controlling the spouse may provide sufficient entertainment.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/attachment-style\/is-it-wrong-to-divorce-a-narcissist-xnarcabuse\/\" title=\"Is it wrong to divorce a narcissist? #XNarcAbuse\ud83d\udc94\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">narcissist fears the major disruption divorce<\/a> would cause to their comfortable lifestyle. Again loyalty is motivated by self-interest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In many cases though, the narcissist lacks the empathy and maturity for genuine loyalty. Their spouse may have to accept intermittent infidelity, drama, and conditional love.<\/p>\n<p>True fulfillment in marriage requires empathy, compromise and putting the partner&#8217;s needs first at times. This is extremely challenging for someone with narcissism.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, loyalty will only go as far as what serves the narcissist. Their spouse must determine if the narcissist&#8217;s level of fidelity provides the marriage they want.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Narcissism_and_Marriage_Exploring_the_Complex_Terrain\"><\/span>Narcissism and Marriage: Exploring the Complex Terrain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>When we discuss narcissism in the context of marriage, we are wending our way through a maze of feelings, actions, and power relationships. People who are narcissistic frequently exhibit a strong desire for praise, a lack of empathy, and an obsession with their own demands. These characteristics can have a significant impact on their capacity to uphold loyalty inside a marriage bond.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognizing_Narcissistic_Characteristics_in_a_Marriage\"><\/span>Recognizing Narcissistic Characteristics in a Marriage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Narcissistic characteristics can appear in a marriage in a variety of ways. These people could always be looking for approval, be the center of attention, and seem entitled. Their egotism may override their partner&#8217;s needs and result in an imbalanced power dynamic. This brings up a key issue: Can a <a title=\"Does a Narcissistic Husband Truly Love His Wife? The Dismal Truth\" href=\"https:\/\/thyselftherapy.com\/narcissistic-personality-disorder\/does-a-narcissistic-husband-truly-love-his-wife-the-dismal-truth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">narcissist be truly<\/a> faithful in a marriage?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Narcissistic_Loyalty%E2%80%99s_Duality\"><\/span>Narcissistic Loyalty&#8217;s Duality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to narcissists, the idea of loyalty assumes a special meaning. On the one hand, their need for adoration and acceptance may initially motivate them to be attractive and attentive. This, however, frequently hides an underlying self-serving intention. Maintaining this fa\u00e7ade gets harder as the relationship goes on, and loyalty may dwindle.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_a_Long-Term_Allure_to_Initial_Grandiosity\"><\/span>Is There a Long-Term Allure to Initial Grandiosity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the beginning of a relationship, narcissists frequently succeed in projecting an alluring and opulent persona. This can make their partner think that loyalty could last for a long time. The issue of loyalty, however, becomes murkier as the novelty wears off and the true nature of narcissistic features emerges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can a Narcissist Be Loyal in a Marriage? Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by grandiosity, pride, egotism, and a lack of empathy. Narcissists tend to have an inflated sense of self-importance and feel entitled to special treatment. They also tend to exploit others and lack remorse for doing so. 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