Lastly, they secretly compare you but never admit it. The narcissist will never admit they downgraded; that would mean admitting they lost something valuable. Instead, they will obsessively compare the new supply to you, always looking for proof that they won. But the truth eats at them every time the new person does not measure up in some way. Every time the connection feels hollow, they feel the loss. They will try to convince themselves they are happier, that they upgraded. The cracks show in their behavior, in their anger, bitterness, and their need to overshare how amazing their new relationship is. For example, those pictures on Instagram—the exaggerated smiles, the fake ceremonies, and the date pictures. You know why they do all that? Because deep down, they are scared of the bubble bursting and them getting exposed.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I can say that a narcissist’s cycle is a slow descent. The downgrade isn’t about the new person; it is about the narcissist’s own decline, their need to settle, and their inability to build real, lasting connections. Their desperation to maintain an image that is falling apart becomes more evident. Every time they lose someone who truly loved them, they lose access to the kind of connection they will never find again. As they age, that reality sets in harder, and their relationships collapse faster. Their charm fades, and they are left chasing validation from people who demand less because that is all they can get. So, if you ever wonder if they have found somebody better, know this: they did not and cannot. You were the real deal, and they know it. That’s why they hate you, why they stalk you, and why they cannot let you go so easily. Once you lose someone real, you realize how empty the game really is.
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