Number 7: They move on to a new lover but still have you in their grip.
Dr. Romani says narcissists often crave attention and admiration from multiple sources. So when they’re bored or unsatisfied in a relationship, they may seek validation elsewhere while keeping you on the back burner. The narcissist may still talk to you, see you, and even engage in intimate activities with you, but they won’t commit. Narcissists use you as a safety net. If their new pursuit fails, psychologist Dr. Craig Malkin refers to this as the reserve relationship, where the narcissist maintains a backup option to ensure they never feel abandoned or lonely.
Number 8: They initiate an issue or argument to end a relationship.
Picture this: your partner suddenly picks a fight over the tiniest, most insignificant thing. For instance, you left the cap off the toothpaste or forgot to remove the trash. But hold on, narcissists won’t stop there. They blow it out of proportion, making a mountain out of a molehill. Psychologists and experts believe that narcissists use this tactic as a manipulative strategy to create chaos and turmoil in the relationship.
They know that by constantly starting fights, they can make you feel frustrated, anxious, and emotionally exhausted. Dr. Romani Durvasula describes narcissists as having an amazing ability to use and abuse. She points out that they are skilled at finding your weaknesses and exploiting them to their advantage. Starting fights is just one of their cunning ways to maintain control and power over you.
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