After ending a relationship with someone who had narcissistic traits, many adults find themselves struggling with confusion, emotional exhaustion, anxiety, and self-doubt. These experiences are not uncommon — in fact, research shows that relationships involving narcissistic traits often include manipulation, psychological stress, and control patterns that can leave lasting emotional and cognitive effects.

Energetic boundaries are the invisible lines that help us distinguish between our own emotional experiences and those of the people around us. They serve the same purpose as physical or emotional boundaries: protection, clarity, and self-definition.