Today, I’m discussing 10 things you will learn after a romantic relationship with a narcissist comes to an end. I say “end” loosely because they often either try to hoover you back or keep you around as a secondary source of supply for as long as you allow them to. At the end of this article, I will share the most important lesson you need to learn to avoid becoming a victim of narcissistic abuse again in the future.
1. Their Love Was Conditional
After a relationship with a narcissist ends, you’ll realize that what you believed was love was actually something quite different. Narcissists often express love in ways that seem genuine but are, in reality, very superficial and transactional. Their love is conditional on what you can provide for them, whether it be admiration, validation, emotional support, money, sex, or other resources, rather than based on an authentic and reciprocal connection. You’ll learn that the love you received was conditional on meeting their needs. When you failed to meet their expectations, they pulled away, punished you, or discarded you altogether. In the end, you’ll realize their emotional responses were driven by their transient needs, self-interest, and desire for control—having nothing to do with genuine love.
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