Parenting with a narcissistic partner is incredibly hard. My husband left the hard parts of parenting to me, while using the fun moments to boost his image. At first, I thought he loved our sons. But over time, I saw his love was conditional—based on how much admiration they gave him. Once they started speaking up, he criticized them constantly. Nothing was ever good enough. I asked him to stop, but he wouldn't. So I focused on being their safe space—someone who listened, believed in them, and offered the warmth they weren’t getting from him. If you're navigating parenting in a similar situation, I’d love to support you and help you create stability for your kids.