No Man Is an Island
This quote may be overused, but it is undeniably true. Humans need to form relationships with others to survive. However, like everything else in this world, relationships are not always genuine or perfect—especially when you are dealing with a narcissist.
You need to be extra careful and learn to identify them early on, as a relationship with a narcissist is entirely dissimilar to other relationships.
Here are five stages of a relationship with a narcissist. Watch for the clues—you might already be in such a relationship.
1: The Seduction Stage
The first stage is the seduction stage. At this point, narcissists pull out all the stops to make an impression. They turn strangers into great friends and aim to woo their chosen partner.
In this phase, everything feels magical—like flowers and rainbows. The narcissistic partner showers their target with love and makes them feel incredibly special.
Ever heard of “love bombing”? This is when the narcissist tricks their target into believing they are perfect for each other. They position themselves as the missing piece that completes their partner’s life, providing romance, material luxury, or anything else the target desires.
However, all these excessive displays of affection and perfection are part of a larger plan. This is the narcissist’s way of luring the other person into dependency, masking their selfish objectives behind a facade of selflessness. Once dependence sets in, the target becomes a victim—a moth drawn to a flame, despite the dangers.
2: The Domination Stage
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