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		By: Mark		</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is an amazing account of how childhood emotional neglect can have such devestating consequences down the track. 

I wept while I was reading this, as it joined the dots between so many painful points in my life. I&#039;ve always been bamboozled by the notion of intuition. &quot;Just trust your instincts&quot; people say. When you&#039;ve spent your entire life cut off from them, and left with many fragmented and conflicted internal programs, it hurts to hear that kind of advice. 

As a consequence of burying my intuition, I&#039;ve had close to zero trust in my emotions.  I&#039;ve chronically sought a supply of external validation (co-dependent supply?) with other wounded people. I&#039;m lucky that I never experienced proper narcissistic abuse but I began to notice narcissistic traits appearing in my partners and myself as I got more and more disconnected from my self and desperate.

Thank you for sharing this wisdom Melanie.
Mark.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is an amazing account of how childhood emotional neglect can have such devestating consequences down the track. </p>
<p>I wept while I was reading this, as it joined the dots between so many painful points in my life. I&#8217;ve always been bamboozled by the notion of intuition. &#8220;Just trust your instincts&#8221; people say. When you&#8217;ve spent your entire life cut off from them, and left with many fragmented and conflicted internal programs, it hurts to hear that kind of advice. </p>
<p>As a consequence of burying my intuition, I&#8217;ve had close to zero trust in my emotions.  I&#8217;ve chronically sought a supply of external validation (co-dependent supply?) with other wounded people. I&#8217;m lucky that I never experienced proper narcissistic abuse but I began to notice narcissistic traits appearing in my partners and myself as I got more and more disconnected from my self and desperate.</p>
<p>Thank you for sharing this wisdom Melanie.<br />
Mark.</p>
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		By: Pam Patterson		</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This article is profound. It explains everything so very clearly. You must have been looking at my life in order to write this. I have so much work to do and still erroneously look to the outside for health, happiness, direction. What a journey. I’m 67 and almost two years in to trying to divorce a narcissist. I’m fruitlessly trying to order my days around by defending myself from attacks and thinking I’ll find the calm when everything outside me gets straightened out. Obviously, I’m not at peace with that tact. I think I’ve been groomed to be a codependent though I bristle at the thought. What hell I’m experiencing and if I could drop the part I’m creating for myself by being so affected by all the manipulations, I think I’ll have a handle on the rest but, I’m not in control of that part either, apparently and really, desperately need to find a way to calm and soothe myself from within. I’m saving this article and seeking peace. I so want relief from the turmoil. Thank you for all you do Melanie. Pam]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This article is profound. It explains everything so very clearly. You must have been looking at my life in order to write this. I have so much work to do and still erroneously look to the outside for health, happiness, direction. What a journey. I’m 67 and almost two years in to trying to divorce a narcissist. I’m fruitlessly trying to order my days around by defending myself from attacks and thinking I’ll find the calm when everything outside me gets straightened out. Obviously, I’m not at peace with that tact. I think I’ve been groomed to be a codependent though I bristle at the thought. What hell I’m experiencing and if I could drop the part I’m creating for myself by being so affected by all the manipulations, I think I’ll have a handle on the rest but, I’m not in control of that part either, apparently and really, desperately need to find a way to calm and soothe myself from within. I’m saving this article and seeking peace. I so want relief from the turmoil. Thank you for all you do Melanie. Pam</p>
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		By: Melanie Tonia Evans		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melanie Tonia Evans]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2019 18:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/why-did-we-ignore-the-red-flags-of-the-narcissist/#comment-1224992&quot;&gt;Leslie Diane&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi Leslie,

The authentic relationship with self starts to automatically &#039;be&#039; when we have lost enough trauma from within to be healthily self-partnered.

This is hard to understand logically and much easier understood when experienced.

Please come into my free webinar www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar so that I can explain it to you.

Lots of love

Mel 🙏💕💛]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/why-did-we-ignore-the-red-flags-of-the-narcissist/#comment-1224992">Leslie Diane</a>.</p>
<p>Hi Leslie,</p>
<p>The authentic relationship with self starts to automatically &#8216;be&#8217; when we have lost enough trauma from within to be healthily self-partnered.</p>
<p>This is hard to understand logically and much easier understood when experienced.</p>
<p>Please come into my free webinar <a href="http://www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar</a> so that I can explain it to you.</p>
<p>Lots of love</p>
<p>Mel 🙏💕💛</p>
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		By: Leslie Diane		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2019 03:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#039;m really curious how to build an authentic relationship with myself.  I feel I have a lot of inner turmoil and really struggle with making decisions and remembering why I made them.  For example I may make the right choice, but forget why and get pulled into another direction.  For example losing weight and eating well for health.  Then I meet a narcissist and it becomes to please him.  So the initial action is ok, just the why changed.  I find this confusing to sort out, I&#039;m always questioning myself.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m really curious how to build an authentic relationship with myself.  I feel I have a lot of inner turmoil and really struggle with making decisions and remembering why I made them.  For example I may make the right choice, but forget why and get pulled into another direction.  For example losing weight and eating well for health.  Then I meet a narcissist and it becomes to please him.  So the initial action is ok, just the why changed.  I find this confusing to sort out, I&#8217;m always questioning myself.</p>
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		By: Stacey		</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wow, this is a good one. Yep, all the signs were there from literally the second he first said hello. And I ignored them all and rationalized them away. I&#039;ve learned so much in the last year and a half and can&#039;t see myself doing that again. Ive seperated myself permanently from so many people (both old friends and new people I meet) now that I can no longer ignore bad signs. It feels good! And I&#039;m actually enjoying life again.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wow, this is a good one. Yep, all the signs were there from literally the second he first said hello. And I ignored them all and rationalized them away. I&#8217;ve learned so much in the last year and a half and can&#8217;t see myself doing that again. Ive seperated myself permanently from so many people (both old friends and new people I meet) now that I can no longer ignore bad signs. It feels good! And I&#8217;m actually enjoying life again.</p>
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		By: Melanie Tonia Evans		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melanie Tonia Evans]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 02:17:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/why-did-we-ignore-the-red-flags-of-the-narcissist/#comment-1140338&quot;&gt;Angélique&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi Angelique, 

Thank you for your return answer too Dear Lady!

I so agree if your gut is squirming there is often a really good reason for that.

And that our individual red flags are very much about changing our old programs by being much more defined about what we will and won’t tolerate. You are so right about that.

My personal big red flag is men who engulf and are possessive and controlling.

Angelique I loved London it is so charming and beautiful. I find the Brits really warm and down to earth and wished I could stay much longer.

Next time!

Mel 🙏💕❤️]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/why-did-we-ignore-the-red-flags-of-the-narcissist/#comment-1140338">Angélique</a>.</p>
<p>Hi Angelique, </p>
<p>Thank you for your return answer too Dear Lady!</p>
<p>I so agree if your gut is squirming there is often a really good reason for that.</p>
<p>And that our individual red flags are very much about changing our old programs by being much more defined about what we will and won’t tolerate. You are so right about that.</p>
<p>My personal big red flag is men who engulf and are possessive and controlling.</p>
<p>Angelique I loved London it is so charming and beautiful. I find the Brits really warm and down to earth and wished I could stay much longer.</p>
<p>Next time!</p>
<p>Mel 🙏💕❤️</p>
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		By: Angélique		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Angélique]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:17:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/why-did-we-ignore-the-red-flags-of-the-narcissist/#comment-1140027&quot;&gt;Melanie Tonia Evans&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi Mel,
Thanks for your answer, I agree with what you say but I really believe you can get a spot on feel way before meeting for someone, even just looking at the profiles if you&#039;re deeply in touch with your intuition.
Yes I did use to go on the dates with the very state of mind you describe  and not just with that particular red flag. It turned out everytime as I felt it at the onset. With that red flag it was: too busy, no real time for anyone else in their lives or not interested in you as person, had seen the photos and already knew what they needed to or the type who will shelf you and dust you off as needed or will do as little as they possibly can get away with in general or just after a plus one or simply not that interested all together.
If it didn&#039;t find me a partner it sure made me trust my gut instinct and not waste my time anymore. Maybe one women&#039;s red flag isn&#039;t necessarily another&#039;s but that was my experience.
Hope you enjoyed coming to England, it was nice to know you were on the same bit of earth for a bit.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/why-did-we-ignore-the-red-flags-of-the-narcissist/#comment-1140027">Melanie Tonia Evans</a>.</p>
<p>Hi Mel,<br />
Thanks for your answer, I agree with what you say but I really believe you can get a spot on feel way before meeting for someone, even just looking at the profiles if you&#8217;re deeply in touch with your intuition.<br />
Yes I did use to go on the dates with the very state of mind you describe  and not just with that particular red flag. It turned out everytime as I felt it at the onset. With that red flag it was: too busy, no real time for anyone else in their lives or not interested in you as person, had seen the photos and already knew what they needed to or the type who will shelf you and dust you off as needed or will do as little as they possibly can get away with in general or just after a plus one or simply not that interested all together.<br />
If it didn&#8217;t find me a partner it sure made me trust my gut instinct and not waste my time anymore. Maybe one women&#8217;s red flag isn&#8217;t necessarily another&#8217;s but that was my experience.<br />
Hope you enjoyed coming to England, it was nice to know you were on the same bit of earth for a bit.</p>
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		By: Melanie Tonia Evans		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melanie Tonia Evans]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 08:29:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/why-did-we-ignore-the-red-flags-of-the-narcissist/#comment-1139908&quot;&gt;Sandra&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi Sandra,

This is great that you do want to get to your ttue authenticity to lead her. It’s so hard when the stakes are so high regarding love, because this is our children.

Please know I totally went through what you are feleling with my son!

Are you working with NARP Sandra? There is so much powerful shifting and support Sandra there to help you get to where you really want to go. 

If you are not working with NARP then I’d really love you to connect to my free webinar to find out more about what NARP can do for you at www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar

I hope this helps.

Mel 🙏💕❤️]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/why-did-we-ignore-the-red-flags-of-the-narcissist/#comment-1139908">Sandra</a>.</p>
<p>Hi Sandra,</p>
<p>This is great that you do want to get to your ttue authenticity to lead her. It’s so hard when the stakes are so high regarding love, because this is our children.</p>
<p>Please know I totally went through what you are feleling with my son!</p>
<p>Are you working with NARP Sandra? There is so much powerful shifting and support Sandra there to help you get to where you really want to go. </p>
<p>If you are not working with NARP then I’d really love you to connect to my free webinar to find out more about what NARP can do for you at <a href="http://www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar</a></p>
<p>I hope this helps.</p>
<p>Mel 🙏💕❤️</p>
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		By: Melanie Tonia Evans		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melanie Tonia Evans]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 08:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/why-did-we-ignore-the-red-flags-of-the-narcissist/#comment-1139876&quot;&gt;Angélique&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi Angelique,

I’m a little curious as to know, did you have any dates with these guys who did this to see what they were like?

As a previous dating coach as well as prolific online dater myself when I was single, my belief is it is normal for people to strange multiple dates with people to find the person they are compatible with.

I myself would have conversation with people until date was secured and have more dates in the making as well, as I expected them to also, if they had.

My thinking was (only if I was interested in catching up with a man) if that date was secured then he and I could ascertain much more at a face to face meeetind and no more banter was necessary if not forthcoming.

To me the previous interaction was specifically to move it to that potential meeting, which is a next step. 

In fact I prefer one phone call before creating the actual physical date, to know if there is potential for the connection of a date.

There is usually no real connection truth in dating until physically meeting someone. 

Then I personally believe it is within an actual dating courting process that you will see character, reliability, does he keep his word, and you can start ascertaining his values etc...

Mel 🙏💕❤️]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/why-did-we-ignore-the-red-flags-of-the-narcissist/#comment-1139876">Angélique</a>.</p>
<p>Hi Angelique,</p>
<p>I’m a little curious as to know, did you have any dates with these guys who did this to see what they were like?</p>
<p>As a previous dating coach as well as prolific online dater myself when I was single, my belief is it is normal for people to strange multiple dates with people to find the person they are compatible with.</p>
<p>I myself would have conversation with people until date was secured and have more dates in the making as well, as I expected them to also, if they had.</p>
<p>My thinking was (only if I was interested in catching up with a man) if that date was secured then he and I could ascertain much more at a face to face meeetind and no more banter was necessary if not forthcoming.</p>
<p>To me the previous interaction was specifically to move it to that potential meeting, which is a next step. </p>
<p>In fact I prefer one phone call before creating the actual physical date, to know if there is potential for the connection of a date.</p>
<p>There is usually no real connection truth in dating until physically meeting someone. </p>
<p>Then I personally believe it is within an actual dating courting process that you will see character, reliability, does he keep his word, and you can start ascertaining his values etc&#8230;</p>
<p>Mel 🙏💕❤️</p>
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