You stop wanting to go out with friends as much and stay in.
To compensate, they may step up their demands in other aspects of the relationship, distance themselves to punish you, or attempt to manipulate or charm you into giving up the new boundaries.
Call 911 in the U.
The only thing we can control is ourselves and our own behaviors.
She sent Christmas presents to her dad and I after Christmas but we have no way to Thank her.
Instead of looking to the narcissist to make you feel good about yourself, pursue meaningful activities that make use of your talents and allow you to contribute.