Number 4: Your narcissistic ex will guilt trip you into staying.
This is a common tactic for narcissists because they know that if they can get you to feel bad enough about leaving, then you’ll stay. They know that you care about them and want to keep it that way. It’s not uncommon for them to say things like “I don’t know what I’ll do without you” or “You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me”.
Your narcissistic ex will likely try to get you back by reminding you of everything they did for you, or how much they loved and cared about you. Narcissists may tell you it’s all your fault or that their life is over without you, they might even threaten to commit suicide if you leave them. When someone uses guilt on you, remember that they do not deserve a place in your life if they can’t respect your decisions and boundaries.
Number 5: Your narcissistic ex will promise to change.
This is one of the things that your narcissistic ex will do after a breakup, to get you back. They will make take every excuse in the book, and they will promise you that they’ve changed, but don’t be fooled. Narcissists are just lying; this can be highly alluring because narcissists act so differently, they become more caring and empathetic towards you.
However, chances are that this promise is just a way for them to keep you in the relationship, and at the same time they continue treating you poorly without consequences. Narcissists are incapable of change; they only show different sides of themselves at other times, depending on what will benefit them the most at any given moment. Remember that you can’t fix them, you can only walk away from them.
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