Living in the middle of a global pandemic means the need to isolate to save lives. However, what do you do if you’re self isolating with a narcissist?

Coronavirus has changed our lives. Hopefully, it won’t be for the long haul. In the meantime, there is the need to stay home and isolate to contribute towards the fight. For most, while annoying and frustrating, staying at home with family isn’t a huge deal. But what do you do if you’re self isolating with a narcissist, and you’re unable to get out for a break from the onslaught?

The world we’ve living in right now is certainly a strange place. A few months ago, no one could have predicted the reality we’re facing. The need to stay at home and avoid the things we normally do to save our own lives and those of the people around us.

First things first, who is a narcissist?

A narcissist will twist everything, manipulate and cause you to question your own sanity in some cases. Even if you know that they’re narcissistic, it can be hard to get out of their grasp. With that in mind, what are you supposed to do if you’re stuck in the house with them and you can’t head out to see friends and experience a little normality?

It’s hard, but there are ways you can manage the situation.

How to hold yourself together while self isolating with a narcissist

Of course, the best course of action here would be to identify whether or not you see a future with this person and act accordingly, but is now the right time? And, what if it’s not a romantic partner and it’s a member of your family? It just got tougher.

Let’s suppose that you are isolating with a narcissist who is your partner. Here are seven tips which will help you manage the situation far more effectively and in a healthier way.

#1 Make sure you get outdoor exercise. While staying at home, you are allowed to go outside for an exercise session. That means you should go out alone and into the fresh air. Do not go with your partner. This is your time and your space!

Make sure that you take it and make the most of it. If your partner dissuades you from going or they want to go with you, refuse. Stick to your original plan.

#2 Be the shopper. Again, you’re allowed to go out and do your household shopping, so make sure you’re the one who does it. Don’t give your partner the chance to volunteer as this is another opportunity for you to get out and have some breathing space away from them.

However, it’s also important to remember that they need their own outside time too. If they choose to do it, stay home and enjoy the space that way. Sit in the garden, drink a coffee. Do something you enjoy.

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