My husband wasn’t like this when we were dating, but since we got married, he’s become self-absorbed and dismissive. I read this could be narcissistic behavior showing up after marriage. How does a narcissist change after marriage? Is there hope for us, or is this just who he is now?
- Narcissists often exhibit heightened self-absorption post-marriage due to increased stress or perceived loss of control.
- Changes could be superficial or manipulative, aimed at maintaining dominance or avoiding accountability.
- Deep-rooted narcissistic traits are resistant to change without therapy, which is rare.
- Hope exists if your husband is willing to acknowledge issues and seek help, but beware of manipulation and emotional risks.
- Consider legal/ethical implications when addressing behavior—avoid enabling harmful patterns.