The most detailed book on narcissism from Shahida Arabi, author of the bestselling MYTH book “Toxic People” and a leading expert on the topic. It will help you safely get out of a relationship with a narcissist, heal and start living happily. A person does not start a relationship with a partner knowing that he is a narcissist. He falls in love with a false mask, which comes off only at the moment when the victim has already fallen into an emotional and psychological trap. The reality of people who are in a traumatic relationship with a narcissist is highly distorted. They doubt their feelings, become unsure of themselves: the aggressor devalues the partner and manipulates him; every narcissist has sophisticated techniques in his arsenal. Knowing the psychology of the abuser and the methods he uses, you can escape from the clutches of the aggressor and regain yourself. In this book, Shahida Arabi, author of the bestseller “Toxic People,” provides data from the latest scientific research, draws on personal experience of toxic relationships and the stories of “survivors” to help understand important questions: - who are pathological narcissists and how they manipulate even in the early stages of acquaintance, - why it is so easy to become attached to an abuser, - what happens to a person at this moment on a biochemical level, - how to recognize narcissists among relatives and friends , colleagues, - how to safely break contact with a narcissist and heal from a traumatic relationship. The book teaches you to catch hidden manipulations, scientifically explains why people become emotionally dependent on narcissists, and talks about methods and practices that will help you take care of yourself after a breakup. For whose book is for everyone who wants to free themselves from toxic relationships and regain control over their lives. Published in Russian for the first time.