27/03/2025
When you marry a narcissistic man, you don’t get the chance to truly be a wife. Instead, you’re forced into the role of a caretaker—a mother to a grown man who behaves like a child.
They go to work Monday through Friday, but their weekends are spent hanging out with friends, gone doing something for themselves, enjoying their vices, glued to a screen—downloading music, playing video games, or creating messes you’re expected to clean up. You’re left carrying the weight of the household, the parenting, and the emotional labor, all while longing for the partnership you thought you’d signed up for.
Narcissists don’t marry for love or connection. They marry for control. They want a maid, a cook, a secretary, a banker, and a nanny—not a partner to share life with. Their selfish desires consume the relationship, leaving you to pick up the pieces, run the household, raise the children, and cater to their every whim.
Your dreams of a loving, equal relationship are replaced with the harsh reality of servitude.
Over time, you lose yourself.
You become a shadow of the person you once were. Your identity is erased, buried under the endless responsibilities of managing their life. Your own dreams, desires, and friendships are sacrificed to meet their demands. The emotional suffocation is real, leaving you drained, resentful, and wondering how you ended up here.
But hear me when I say this: You are not alone.
Many women have been caught in the web of a narcissist’s charm, only to find themselves trapped in a cycle of manipulation and control. It’s not your fault. Narcissists are masters of deception, but their actions are a reflection of THEM, not you.
And MOST importantly: You deserve better.‼️
You deserve a partner who sees you, values you, and supports you. You deserve love that lifts you up, not love that tears you down. You deserve to feel like an equal, not an afterthought.
If this resonates with you, I want you to know that there is hope. There is life beyond the control of a narcissist. There is healing, freedom, and joy waiting for you on the other side of this pain.
It’s okay to choose yourself. It’s okay to reclaim your peace. It’s okay to walk away from what no longer serves you.
You are worthy of love, respect, and happiness. Don’t let anyone make you believe otherwise. 💛
If you’ve been through this, or if you’re going through it now, let’s hold space for each other. You don’t have to face this alone. 💬
©️Kimberly Smith