In the second stage, the domination stage, the illusion of perfection begins to fade. The narcissist’s darker, true colors emerge.
This is the phase where lies and abuse take center stage. These tactics instill fear in their partner, compelling them to cater to the narcissist’s every demand. Often, victims alienate themselves from friends and family, believing the narcissist’s demands are justified.
The ideal love the narcissist initially portrayed blinds the victim. They hold on to hope, believing the initial romance can be reignited. Sadly, this hope leads to powerlessness, giving the narcissist full control.
3: The Exploitation Stage
The exploitation stage begins once the narcissist has total control.
Here, abuse becomes more severe and frequent. The victim has little choice but to comply with the narcissist’s demands, regardless of personal cost.
This is the phase where narcissists drain their partners of everything—attention, money, power, or anything else they value. They exploit their partner until there is nothing left.
In this stage, the victim realizes that the narcissist was never as loving or romantic as they seemed at first. Instead, they were manipulative, using the victim for selfish gain.
4: The Mundane Stage
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