When the Narcissist Ignores Your Boundaries
Anyone who has ever dealt with a narcissist in any context (family, work, intimate relationship) knows that boundaries are essential.
By Ann Betz
Anyone who has ever dealt with a narcissist in any context (family, work, intimate relationship) knows that boundaries are essential. But what about when your boundaries are simply ignored?
I live out in the country on a few acres. I have lovely neighbors and it’s my sanctuary. Recently I was out for a walk along the road and I noticed that someone had been using a part of my property as a turnaround (rather than driving the equivalent of half a city block to the cul-de-sac at end of the road where it is easy — and logical — to turn around). It’s sort of an open space, but I was not happy to see tire tracks on the dirt and small plants run over.
Hmm, I thought, maybe they don’t realize this is not part of the road. So I moved some small rocks to mark the edge of my property and make it clear it’s not a place to drive upon. The next morning, it’s clear someone has driven right over the rocks, ignoring my simple boundary. I’m really mad now. I find a local guy who has large rocks on his truck and arrange for him to come up to my house. These rocks are heavy and we…
