Number 2: You no longer fuel their ego.
Narcissists have inflated egos and see themselves as superior to others; they strive to be the best most accomplished and beyond competent in their field. They must be right, have the last word, and always be in control. Fueling their ego may be in the form of attention, validation, and compliments.
Once you stop providing this fuel, they may become angry or even aggressive. They may also try to manipulate or hurt you, to get the attention they crave. Once you decide not to give them these things, there is nothing that stops them from obtaining them elsewhere.
Once the narcissist finds a new victim, they will discard you for good. Sometimes, a narcissist gets a new victim while being with you, they have a safety net in case they fall or you decide to let go of them.
Number 3: You stop providing them with their supply.
Narcissistic supply is how narcissists cope with the world, allowing them to thrive. We all want to be heard and feel like we belong, but narcissists always seek this attention, they will purposely seek out or create situations in which they are the focus of attention regularly.
Without their narcissistic supply, the narcissist loses their identity and sense of self. When you’re with a narcissist, you’re not offering the companionship and love that most partnerships require. Instead, you are there to feed the narcissist’s ego, enhance their self-esteem, and feed their narcissistic supply.
They rely on others to meet their needs since they cannot do so themselves. When you stop giving them the supply they demand, narcissists will become agitated and depressed and find a way to completely discard you.
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