The consequences—emotional, psychological, spiritual, physical, and financial—become increasingly severe with each relapse into the destructive relationship. Therefore, before succumbing to their words and this sudden inexplicable transformation into the person they previously failed to be, proceed with extreme caution. The likelihood of further pain and trauma is exceptionally high; it’s often merely a matter of time.
Now, let’s assume their attempts at hoovering and love bombing, designed to exploit your vulnerabilities, have failed. You’ve not only established no contact, but you’re also actively prioritizing your own healing and recovery. Your time, energy, and resources are dedicated to self-love, self-care, and cultivating your best self. Consequently, their tactics and strategies have proven ineffective.
What follows? The deployment of flying monkeys—meddling individuals from their network: family, friends, neighbors, even co-workers. These are people who lack boundaries, common sense, and possess a distorted understanding of the situation. They believe they possess all the facts despite having only a biased and incomplete narrative. These individuals often claim good intentions, offering unsolicited advice from their limited perspective. While some may be genuinely naïve and well-meaning, others, truly aligned with the narcissist, often harbor their own agendas, which are unlikely to serve your best interests.
Be wary of these flying monkeys; they provide a valuable opportunity to practice setting healthy boundaries. When these tactics fail, what’s next? Fabricated narratives and false portrayals. Narcissists don’t simply disappear into the sunset and live happily ever after. Disregard what you see on social media or hear through gossip; it’s all a carefully constructed illusion. If they lacked the capacity for kindness, empathy, and a moral compass with you, they won’t magically acquire them for someone else. They won’t suddenly transform into a decent, loving individual for their next source of supply.
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