It’s okay to love them. In fact, it may help you feel more authentic to recognize the simultaneous complexity of your emotions and the relationship history while loving a narcissistic person. Remember those multiple truths? Love is where that shows up most strongly—They gaslight me, they manipulate me, we have a history, I love them, I wish it was different. This intricate balancing act requires you to catch your breath on the good days but not let down your guard or burn your umbrellas, and to be honest with yourself about your feelings.
