One of the most common and manipulative ways a narcissist discards a partner is by instigating arguments. By the time a narcissist is ready to move on, they have already decided the relationship is over, but they don’t want to take the blame for ending it. Instead, they begin picking fights over trivial matters, escalating disagreements into full-blown arguments.
Everything becomes an issue: from the way you talk, to your habits, to how you look. No matter what you do, nothing is good enough. It’s as if your very presence irritates them. But what you may not realize is that this is all intentional. The narcissist wants to create a hostile environment where they can justify leaving you. In their mind, if they can make you feel responsible for their unhappiness, they can walk away guilt-free. By exaggerating minor disagreements, they transform you into the villain of the story—someone who drove them away.
The final fight before they discard you will often be the most intense and emotionally draining. They will twist the narrative, making it seem like you are at fault for their decision to leave, even though they’ve likely been planning the breakup for some time. The goal? To make you believe that you’re the reason for the relationship’s downfall.
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