“Accept that you cannot change narcissists – you can only change how you react to them and how much longer you choose to invest in them at the risk of your own sanity.”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.com
“In order to resist the “dine and dash” strategies of a ravenous emotional vampire, empaths have to learn to nourish themselves with self-care rather than settle for crumbs in their relationships.”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.com
“A man who can authentically admire a woman’s skill set without competing with her or feeling emasculated is a huge turn on for an ambitious alpha woman.”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.com
“Alpha women do not put up with bullshit. They simply do not have the time to analyze mixed messages or become fluent in your hot and cold behavior. They’re way too busy working on their goals and leading thriving lives to entertain partners with half-assed efforts.”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.com
“The best karma a narcissist can receive is actually the weight of your indifference and success after you leave them.”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.com