To conclude, narcissists have a deep need for external validation to maintain their fragile self-esteem, and the primary supply plays a crucial role in fulfilling that need. In doing so, they become vital because the narcissist relies on them to maintain their self-image and emotional equilibrium. So, when this source of supply is no longer around to provide them with constant validation, the narcissist is likely to experience a sense of emptiness, inadequacy, and may even hit rock bottom.
These are the types of supplies that narcissists become obsessed with, spy on, and repeatedly try to get back. Ultimately, their reaction to losing a significant source of supply is less about grief for the person and more about the threat to their self-worth and control.
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