What is it like to be married to a narcissist?

According to Psychology Today (2), being married to a narcissist is not easy. You can undoubtedly expect to be controlled, manipulated and have feelings of loneliness. You may also be on the receiving end of narcissistic rage; especially if the narcissist feels judged or criticized.

These types of relationships will worsen over time. The narcissist gets more comfortable and will no longer bother with ‘keeping up appearances and charm’—you are already ‘theirs’.