You wake up in the middle of the night, and your partner isn’t next to you. You hear a faint sound, maybe a notification, maybe the front door clicking shut. When you ask about it, they say you overreact: “I just couldn’t sleep.” But what if their sleepless nights have nothing to do with insomnia and everything to do with cheating? Narcissists don’t just lie; they manipulate reality itself, twisting everyday things like sleep into weapons of deception. And when they cheat, they ensure you’re the last to know.
Let’s expose seven ways they use sleep as the perfect cover for betrayal before you become their next victim.
At first, it seems harmless. They start staying up later than usual, tossing and turning in bed, complaining that they just can’t sleep. Maybe they scroll endlessly on their phone.
Maybe they step outside for “some air.” You assume they’re stressed, overwhelmed, or just dealing with regular insomnia. But what if their sleepless nights have nothing to do with stress and everything to do with someone else?
They say they can’t fall asleep, but somehow they’re always glued to their phone texting, scrolling, and reacting to messages at odd hours. When you ask who they’re talking to, they claim they “weren’t on their phone” or it was “just a work email.” They start sneaking out of bed more often, going to the kitchen, taking their phone into the bathroom, or stepping outside “just to clear their head.” But what if you check their location history or snoop just a little? You might find they weren’t just outside, they were somewhere else entirely.
Read more: 6 Undeniable Signs A Narcissist Is Cheating on You
Some even claim they’re going through a “spiritual awakening,” staying up to meditate, journal, or read about deep topics. But let’s be honest: since when does self-discovery require deleting text messages?
If you question them about their late nights, they flip it on you: “You don’t trust me at all, do you?” They want you to feel guilty for even asking, so you stop paying attention to their behavior. Some narcissists even stage arguments before bed so they can storm off to “cool down.” In reality, that “alone time” is an excuse to text or meet someone else while you’re left feeling bad for “pushing them away.”
Their insomnia only happens when you’re around, but they sleep fine when you’re away. They suddenly need privacy at night, taking their phone to the bathroom or another room. They become overly defensive when asked about their late-night habits. And if you think that’s bad, wait until you hear what they do with their so-called “self-care” routines.
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