- You wounded their ego (narcissistic injury). Maybe you questioned them, maybe you stood up for yourself, maybe you stopped reacting the way they wanted. Whatever it was, you threatened their delusion of superiority, and that’s something a narcissist can’t tolerate. The moment their god-like self-image takes a hit, they go into damage control, and that means punishment mode.
- They were losing control over you. Here’s the game: pull you in, push you away, pull you in again. It’s all about control. But what happens when you stop dancing to their tune? When you stop needing their approval? When their usual tricks stop working? They panic, and in that panic, they do something drastic: they push you away before you can walk away first. Because in their twisted world, even discarding you is a form of control.
- Pain is their playground. Let’s get dark for a second. Some people enjoy love, warmth, and real connection. Narcissists get their kicks from watching you suffer. They love the desperation in your voice when you beg for answers. They love the confusion in your eyes when they go cold overnight. They love knowing they have the power to make you feel like you’re nothing. That’s the high; that’s the thrill. And when they’ve squeezed every last drop of pain out of you, when your heartbreak isn’t as entertaining anymore, they drop you like a bad habit.
The cold, hard truth? The narcissist isn’t wired like you. Love, connection, loyalty—these things don’t hold the same weight for them. What gets their blood pumping? Power, control, and watching you crumble under their grip. That’s the drug; that’s the high. To a narcissist, your pain is more intoxicating than your presence; your suffering is more thrilling than your love. And in that moment, they think they’ve won. They think discarding you, breaking you, and making you question your worth is the ultimate power move.
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