Relationships are often a beautiful union of love, trust, and mutual respect. However, for those entangled with a narcissist, the story is quite different. Narcissists treat relationships as a game—a series of manipulative stages aimed at fulfilling their own needs while leaving their partners emotionally broken and confused. If you find yourself wondering if you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, it’s essential to understand the three primary stages of a narcissistic relationship: idealization, devaluation, and discard.
Today, we’re going to focus on the final and most devastating stage—the discard phase. This is the stage where narcissists abruptly end the relationship, often leaving their partners blindsided and emotionally shattered. What makes this phase even more heartbreaking is that the narcissist has likely already lined up someone new to replace you, treating people as mere sources of supply rather than partners. Let’s explore the three dirty ways narcissists end relationships and how they use these tactics to escape accountability while shifting the blame onto you.
1. Starting Fights: Turning Love into Chaos
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