What is co-narcissism?

Co-narcissism is a phenomenon that occurs when individuals become accustomed to being in relationships with narcissists, leading them to unconsciously adapt to narcissistic behavior. Dr. Ramani Durvasula, as discussed on The Jordan Harbinger Show, explains that people in such relationships might start to accept and expect narcissistic behavior, losing their ability to discern toxic behavior as abnormal. This adaptation can lead to what she describes as a "toxic dance," where the non-narcissistic person becomes part of the narcissistic individual's manipulative and dismissive patterns, effectively enabling the narcissist 1 2.