And it seems like only when we threaten to actually leave does anything get better, and even then, the changes are short-lived.
I am currently in this position now and don’t want it to be another repeat of old behaviors after a few weeks. I am trying to see what I can do to not allow this cycle to re-occur. It obviously has as much to do with me as it does with her.
If you’ve been through this 12 times already, what are you doing that is the same and what does she say is the reason for her repeating her behavior?
SuperDave,
Your W sounds like my mother, who I have little doubt is a bonfide narcissist. Have you considered this about your W?
