When People Stay Friends With the Narcissist Who Hurt You | Dr. Ramani

In this eye-opening talk, Dr. Ramani explains why some people continue to stay friends with the narcissist who once hurt you — and how that can reopen old wounds. She dives deep into the psychology behind these choices, addressing betrayal trauma, emotional invalidation, and the painful feeling of being misunderstood. If you’ve ever wondered why mutual friends still support your narcissistic ex or abuser, this video offers clarity and validation. Dr. Ramani provides tools for emotional boundaries, healing after narcissistic abuse, and understanding the complex dynamics of social circles after toxic relationships. Watch till the end for advice on protecting your peace and recognizing who truly stands by you. Watch, reflect, and take your power back. 🕒 Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:42 – Why People Stay Friends With the Narcissist 04:20 – The Role of Denial and Cognitive Dissonance 07:55 – Emotional Invalidations and Betrayal Trauma 11:10 – How Narcissists Manipulate Mutual Friends 15:05 – Setting Boundaries for Emotional Healing 18:45 – Recognizing True Supporters 22:10 – Steps to Protect Your Peace 25:30 – Final Thoughts and Self-Reflection 29:40 – Conclusion 🔖 Relevant Hashtags: #DrRamani #NarcissisticAbuse #ToxicRelationships #EmotionalHealing #NarcissismRecovery #Gaslighting #BetrayalTrauma #NarcissistFriendship #SelfAwareness #NarcissisticBehavior #ToxicPeople #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalBoundaries #HealingJourney #TraumaRecovery #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #ToxicDynamics #BreakTheCycle #SelfCare #NarcissisticEx #NarcissisticFamily #PsychologyTalks #RelationshipAdvice #NarcissistSupport #SurvivorHealing 🧠 Keywords Dr Ramani, narcissist friends, betrayal trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, staying friends with narcissist, toxic friendships, narcissistic behavior, emotional manipulation, narcissist awareness, narcissistic relationships, narcissist enablers, how to heal from narcissist, narcissist social circle, emotional healing, narcissist boundaries, dealing with narcissists, toxic people psychology, narcissist recovery advice, trauma healing, relationship psychology, gaslighting and denial, narcissistic ex, self worth after abuse, empathy and boundaries, narcissist support system