Number 2: Be willing to walk away.
Narcissists are generally very good at getting their way and can be relentless when they want something. They’ll keep doing it if they think they can convince you to stay with them, by using guilt or manipulation. The only way to get them to change is by showing them that you’re willing to leave if they don’t make the changes you need from them.
Show them that they don’t have as much power as they think; the only way to do that is by letting them know you’re not afraid to leave when push comes to shove. They won’t change their behavior if they think they can get away with being abusive or controlling. Narcissists know you’ll always be there for them no matter what. They love to feel wanted and necessary; they’ll scramble to keep you around if they think they’re losing their grip on you.
Number 3: Stop blaming yourself.
Narcissists are the experts at making their victims feel like everything is their fault. No matter what happens in a relationship it is their own fault, don’t fall into this trap. Even if there are things about yourself that might have contributed to the problems in your relationship, don’t let yourself believe that it was all on you.
There are ways to make them regret losing you, and it starts with letting go of your own guilt. They told you everything they can to make you feel like the problem because that way, they don’t have to take responsibility for their own actions. If you keep blaming yourself and trying to fix what they did wrong, they’ll just keep doing it over and over again, so stop blaming yourself and start taking care of yourself instead.
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