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People have their own ways of celebrating a late loved ones memory.
Some uphold traditions to help them through the seemingly never-endingprocess of grieving, and they hold these practices sacred.
A man commemorateshis brothersdeath anniversary by visiting his grave and donating blood.
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A few experts spoke withHealthlineto elaborate on these symptoms.
Beverly Hills-based relationship psychotherapistDr.
Fran Walfishconsiders it a hallmark characteristic of people diagnosed with the disorder.
They dont grasp the concept of feelings, she said.
It is an impossible, futile effort.
It becomes more difficult in a romantic context because, as veteran psychologistDr.
Jeffrey Bernsteinexplained in an article forPsychology Today, they can make you feel great by choosing you.
However, acceptance does not mean bending over backward and giving in.
Setting boundaries is another critical move against a narcissistic partner, who is often self-absorbed.
Drawing these lines is a way to hold on to that personal space and prevent further breaches.
If all else fails, Dr. Bernstein advises considering leaving the relationship.
To his credit, the authorstood his groundand refused to give in to the womans nonsensical demands.
He even tried to compromise, to no avail.
The relationship ran its course, and he may have dodged a bullet, as he realized.
Ultimately, he came to terms with what happened through his brothers memory, which put him at peace.
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