Another dirty tactic narcissists use to discard a partner is disappearing without a trace. Instead of confronting the issues or having an honest conversation, they simply vanish. One day, they are there, and the next, they are gone—no explanations, no goodbyes, just silence. You might find yourself blocked on social media, your calls ignored, and your texts left unanswered. This sudden abandonment leaves you in a state of confusion and heartbreak, unsure of what happened or why.
The narcissist’s vanishing act is designed to create emotional chaos. When they disappear, they are likely with someone else, someone they’ve lined up to replace you as their new source of supply. Narcissists do not form deep emotional bonds, so when they leave, they don’t feel the same sense of loss or guilt as you do. In their mind, they’re simply moving on to something better, leaving you behind to pick up the pieces of your shattered heart.
Worse yet, the narcissist may return weeks or months later, acting as though nothing happened. They expect you to accept them back without question, only to disappear again once their new source of supply runs dry. This back-and-forth can be incredibly damaging to your mental health, leaving you trapped in a toxic cycle of hope and despair. It’s important to recognize that this behavior is not only manipulative but also emotionally abusive.
3. Manipulating You into Ending It: The “You Do It” Tactic
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