Narcissists never truly move on. They go from one source of supply to the next, but they’re always watching what you’re doing—checking to see if you can rebuild your life after they’ve tried to tear it down or if you can place yourself in a better position than before.
Narcissists are drawn to people who are successful, attractive, and have the power to influence others. That’s the type of person they want to surround themselves with.
When the narcissist first met you, you might have held significant power, influence, and physical attractiveness. But as the narcissist began draining you of your resources, your power started to diminish. As they abused you, caused you stress, and made you feel anxious or depressed, you may have also begun to lose your looks or physical health. You might have gained or lost weight, started feeling constantly tired, and found yourself losing interest in things you once enjoyed. At this stage, the narcissist sees you as no longer valuable—not just to them but in general. Narcissists are never satisfied.
Once the narcissist has drained your energy and resources and worn you down to the point where you no longer look or feel good, they abandon you. They leave because you are no longer of any use to them—they want to be around people everyone else desires, people who stand out. After they’ve taken everything they wanted from you, they leave you to fend for yourself.
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