Top 10 Quotes by Dr. Ramani Durvasula

Unmasking Narcissism

1. "Relationships with narcissists are held in place by hope of a ‘someday better,’ with little evidence to support it will ever arrive."

2. "The narcissist is like a bucket with a hole in the bottom: No matter how much you put in, you can never fill it up."

3. "What starts like a fairy tale ends up as a psychiatric case study."

4. "Narcissistic and toxic relationships leave you feeling depleted in a variety of ways: feeling like you aren’t good enough, chronically second-guessing yourself, and experiencing constant self-doubt."

5. "A narcissist’s need to blame others stems from their deep-seated insecurities and inability to accept any flaws within themselves."

6. "In fact, the best narcissist repellant out there may not be yelling or screaming or revenge but simply indifference."

7. "Narcissists will devalue you to make themselves appear superior and to justify their behavior."

8. "If a person is in a relationship and they’re constantly not filling their roles within their relationship in the name of their ambition, they may be both ambitious and narcissistic."

9. "Narcissists’ charm is a tool to ensnare their victims, making it difficult for them to see the narcissist’s true intentions until they are deeply entangled."

10. "Narcissists manipulate and deceive, leaving their victims feeling isolated and questioning their reality."
    

These quotes capture key aspects of narcissistic behavior and its impact on relationships. For more insights from Dr. Ramani, you can check out her works on Goodreads or listen to her discussions on podcasts and interviews