Stage four: the mundane stage. After getting what they wanted, the narcissist’s excitement most likely fades. They become fed up and bored. This is because they can no longer get anything from their partner; they have fully consumed everything, leaving their partner with nothing to give. Victim partners are now deemed useless. Narcissists do not care about them anymore; not even the slightest attention is shown. Despite being the person they once showered with so much love and affection, the narcissist tends to lose interest if the person or situation no longer benefits them. This is the stage where they contemplate whether or not to discard their victim partners. If the decision is not to discard, the victim must prepare for more abuse. But if they decide to discard, it is better for the victim, as it means freedom—an escape from the narcissist’s tight grasp. This is the phase where they formulate reasons for discarding their partner, reasons that are most likely inclined toward the partner’s shortcomings and weaknesses. Narcissists view themselves as perfect individuals; they cannot be at fault, hence the blame must not be theirs. During this stage, if you are in a narcissistic relationship, it is best to be discarded rather than endure more abuse. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments below.
1. The Termination Stage
Stage five: the termination stage. This is the stage where narcissists sing Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next,” or they will entirely terminate the relationship like a manufacturer phasing out a product. That is how narcissists discard their partners. Breakups usually result in heartbreak, but this one inspires relief and freedom. It means an end for the victim partner, but for the narcissistic partner, it means a new beginning. This breakup does not affect them; they will quickly move on, busily spending their time finding new targets who can fulfill their wants—somebody who can excite them. Then the cycle starts again. Unfortunately, for narcissists, termination does not always mean they will get their hands off their previous partner forever. Sometimes they will return, coming back to cause trouble and regain control. They could use the same tactics to seduce their partners again, but if that doesn’t work, they will use emotions—begging and crying for their partner to come back. If you are in this relationship, learn your lesson and never go back. These emotions are empty and hollow; they are not out of love but due to the desire to regain control over the previous partner. The narcissist will promise you that they have changed for the better.
The above stages occur with narcissistic partners in romantic relationships alone. They can happen with friends, kinships, or any kind of relationship. Narcissists can be anyone in our friends, family, or acquaintances. We must be equally mindful in our relationships with other people.
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