The relationship dynamic with a narcissist often resembles an emotional rollercoaster. One moment, you’re basking in their adoration and feeling incredibly special. The next, you’re left reeling, wondering why they’ve become distant or even cold.
This inconsistency is not accidental—it’s a calculated tactic designed to keep you perpetually off balance, ensuring that your emotional energy remains firmly focused on them. But why this constant tug-of-war? What do they truly want from you, and how do they want you to feel?
Why a Narcissist Struggles to Let Go
Narcissists resist losing you because you represent a valuable, perhaps even irreplaceable, source of supply. Your departure would trigger a profound sense of loss—not of love or genuine connection but of their dedicated provider of admiration and validation.
For them, relationships aren’t built on mutual love, respect, and compromise. Instead, they view connections as a means to an end, serving their need for emotional supply. As long as they maintain control and continue to receive this crucial validation, they remain, in their own distorted way, content.
Emotional Manipulation Tactics
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