Narcissism 101

10 Things to Expect When You Break Up With A Narcissist

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Number 9: They will make you feel guilty for breaking up with them.

You will experience a wide range of emotions; including sadness, anger, guilt, and relief. The good news is that these feelings are entirely normal and will pass in time. You should know that it’s normal to experience these feelings at once.

You’ll be sad because you’ve lost someone important to you and because this person wasn’t good for you and made your life worse in many ways, you’ll also be angry at the narcissist for hurting you and making your life so difficult for so long.

Narcissists will say things like “I thought we had something special” and “I’m so sad about this”. Even though it was their own doing that led to the breakup in the first place. Expect that they’ll try to make you feel guilty about breaking up with them.

You’ll feel guilty about hurting them by leaving them even though they hurt you first but also be relieved that they won’t be able to hurt you anymore either. This is a difficult emotional time that can take time to get through.

Number 10: They will make you question everything about yourself after the breakup.

When you’re in a toxic relationship with a narcissist, it’s hard to see yourself clearly because the person who matters most doesn’t love you for who you are. So, when they disappear from your life, it feels like they took all of your confidence with them. You might wonder if something was wrong with you that made them leave, but don’t worry! This feeling will pass eventually.

Try reaching out to friends and family members who know and care about you when it does. Breakups with narcissists are painful and confusing. When you break up with a narcissist, it can be difficult. You’re probably feeling all kinds of emotions like confusion, anger, and hurt.

You might have questions about how to move forward while you may experience some of these emotions, don’t focus on them. Focus on rebuilding your life and moving forward. Treating yourself well is a top priority.

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