Have you ever tried to grow a garden but forgot to water it? Maybe you planted the seeds, watched them sprout, but when you neglected them, the leaves shriveled, the flowers wilted. That’s the narcissist’s ego. Without your constant attention, they’re like a plant that needs admiration to survive. But when you stop watering it, everything starts to die.
This is the moment when the narcissist realizes that without you, they’re nothing—just an empty shell with no substance, and they know it. The silence from you isn’t just a cold shoulder; it’s like you took away their life force. Their ego withers, and what’s left is a desperate, shriveled version of the persona they’ve spent years building.
But here’s the kicker: when a garden withers, it doesn’t just stay that way; it can be revived. If you pour the water back in, same goes for the narcissist. If you give them even the slightest hint of attention, they’ll come crawling back, trying to soak up every ounce of praise you’re willing to throw at them. But don’t be fooled—they’re not growing; they’re just surviving on scraps, always thirsting for more. You’ve got the watering can—don’t give it to them unless it’s earned. Because if you feed them again, they’ll be back for more until one day you realize you’re the one with the withered garden.
6. The Unseen Ghost
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