Here’s How Narcissists Would Want To Keep Someone For As Long As Possible

1. Narcissists Know No Boundaries.
   Narcissists are the type of people who have a strong sense of self-preservation, and they make it clear what their boundaries are. The problem is their lack of regard for the boundaries of others. You can test this by setting a clear boundary and being serious about it. If you are strict, they will have a difficult time convincing you to adjust or remove your boundaries. Once they realize you won’t compromise, they may slowly leave you, hoping you’ve learned your lesson and will return to them submissively. As long as the narcissist can continue to take advantage of you, there’s no reason for them to go anywhere. If you don’t know how to refuse them, they will not want to lose you.
2. Your Dependency on the Narcissist.
   Dependency is the second reason they keep you around. If you think you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, consider how much you depend on them. Narcissists like to make their victims dependent on them in any way possible. They do this to isolate you from the world, slowly reducing your confidence. Many who have been ostracized by a narcissist become emotionally dependent on them. They weaken your emotional and psychological strength, making you doubt your sanity and confusing you. They create a facade that they need your help, leading you to rely on them for decision-making. This dependency allows them to manipulate you for their own benefit while you become weaker.
3. The Amount of Emotional Support You Provide.
   How much emotional support are you willing to give to the narcissist? You might have been emotionally or physically abused, yet still believe the narcissist is the best thing that ever happened to you. In this case, the narcissist thinks you love them. They know you are enchanted by their love-bombing tactics, which obscures your awareness of their manipulation. They will be reluctant to leave you as long as they sense that you still care, as this indicates there is still some supply they can extract from you. The narcissist needs you to believe there is still hope or a future with them, prompting you to maintain the relationship.

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