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The Art and Science of Dealing with Narcissistic People and Relationships: The Practical Manual for Handling a Toxic Wife, Husband, or Parent, and ... Skills and Relationships Series) Paperback – August 28, 2022

by Richard Banks (Author)
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If you are in a relationship that seems to be suffocating you and you are no longer happy and want to come out of it, keep reading…


If you do a quick online search of toxic or narcissistic persons, the overwhelming advice you’ll find is to cut these people out of your life. But that’s easier said than done, especially if these people are family, colleagues, or other people with whom we live or work closely.

We’ve all been around those people who can leave us feeling drained or a bit 'off’ after an encounter with them. Some people can leave us feeling agitated or annoyed or even just feeling really bad about ourselves. The most important thing you need to understand when dealing with someone like this is – Their behavior towards you has nothing to do with you, and more often reflects what they are going through or have gone through personally. Identifying their harmful behavior is the first step to minimizing their impact. You might not be able to change what they do, but you can change what you do with it.

Humans are social beings. There is an inherent need in all of us to socialize and interact, but not everyone that walks into our lives has our best interest in their minds. Thus, we all have come across toxic individuals at least once during our time on earth. But the situation can become ugly when you are involved in a relationship with that toxic person. These unhealthy patterns hold us back and generate a lot of suffering. They condition our reactions and responses in a way that is not serving our highest purpose. So, how can you stand up for yourself and confront this unhealthy relationship? This book will provide you with all the tools necessary to heal these toxic relationships and move forward.

The symptoms of being entangled in a toxic relationship are anger, resentment, frustration, sadness, feeling powerless, addictions, unhealthy control issues, obsession, and feeling manipulated and not respected. No relationship is indeed perfect, but at the same time, it does not mean that you will allow the other person to manipulate you or emotionally abuse you. Remember that when you are in a relationship with the wrong person, it can affect your day-to-day life from the very core and completely alter your sense of self-confidence.

This book's main aim is to help you come out of a toxic relationship and heal from everything you have faced. The first step is acceptance, which can be accomplished with the right strategies and a supportive network of friends and family. By the time you reach the end of this book, you will have a better understanding of self-love and everything about yourself that you had lost amidst the abuse. Don’t rush through the healing process. Take as much time as you need.

This book will teach you:

  • How to identify, understand, and end toxic relationships
  • Signs of toxic and narcissistic behavior
  • Manipulation tactics of narcissists
  • Why relationships can become difficult
  • The toxic relationship cycle
  • How to develop personal and relationship skills to build healthier relationships
  • How to better deal with difficult people
  • Boundaries, healthy coping skills, shame resiliency, and healthy communication
  • Toxicity vs. abuse
  • How to forgive yourself and others
  • How to heal and recover from the toxicity
  • And more…

Even if you feel utterly hopeless right now, it’s never too late to start working on yourself and take baby steps towards healing. The critical factor is to identify a toxic relationship before it can completely shatter your sense of self.

If you are ready to move forward, and let go of the past, if you are really willing to change your life and set yourself free, then this book is for you. Upon completion, you will emerge as a stronger, more empathetic, and more assertive person.
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  5. Dimensions
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  6. ISBN-13
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BC6TG7TH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (August 28, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 172 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8848815719
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.43 x 8 inches
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Richard Banks is a personal development and leadership coach of 20 years. He specializes in helping people develop their confidence, leadership presence, communication, and relationships. His work across multiple disciplines broadly addresses the narratives of human experience.

Richard has helped many in-person clients transform their lives to become more confident and self-assured, and he’s dedicated to helping you do the same. It’s his passion and mission to bring as many new titles to as wide a readership as possible to help those in need.

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The Rebecca Review
5.0 out of 5 stars Relevant for any Relationship with a Narcissist!
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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Narcissists are attracted to me like a magnet so I'm always reading on ways to deal with them or avoid them. This book is mostly geared towards understanding the level of toxicity or abuse in the relationship and helping you analyze everything from an intellectual perspective. Whether you choose to stay or go is totally up to you but at least you will know what you are dealing with.

I did not find this book had practical ideas for how to stay in a relationship. I will say when dealing with narcissists, giving them compliments cools them down to a reasonable level! I have maintained a relationship with a grandiose narcissist for years and now we are like best friends because I give him what he wants, the compliments, and he gives me the attention I want. So sometimes it can work out even if things have been difficult in the past.

If you are in an abusive situation however this book tells you what is going on so you can know what to do next. I think if something is too good to be true at the beginning of the relationship and you are getting too much attention and the relationship is progressing far too fast, run for the hills!!!!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Advice and Perspective
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2022
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Very helpful. The examples were spot on. I am now confident that I can make changes to better my life and free myself from the depleting & depressing cycle of emotional abuse that has been going on for many years. I had hoped that enough love and support would fix things...it did not. Now I realize what the issues were and what my options are. Great book...a must read.
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