What does it mean when a narcissist discards you?

To discard means to get rid of something that is no longer useful or desirable to you. This is exactly what the narcissist does to people in their life when they no longer feel that person adds value to them. If you have ever been discarded, it can feel personal.

How can I tell if my ex was a narcissist?

A person with NPD may display personality changes without warning and even go to lengths such as emotional blackmail to pursue their self-serving interests. Inflated Sense of Importance: Narcissists often work under a grandiose feeling of self-importance.

Why narcissist keep exes around?

By remaining friends with their exes, narcissists get to keep all of their former partners on a carousel of convenience: they can create a harem of people to use for sex, money, praise, attention or whatever else they desire, at any time.

Is your ex really a narcissist?

Is your ex REALLY a narcissist? If the answer is a legit yes, then you’ll need therapy to recover from that. ‘Cause yep, it’s damaging. There’s no undermining that. It’s really freakin’ serious. Or perhaps they weren’t a narcissist, but you were actually in an abusive relationship.

How long can a narcissist stay in a relationship?

It depends. According to Dr. Darlene Lancer, many narcissists can only sustain a relationship for six months to a few years (at the most). Keep in mind, though, we’re talking about one four-stage cycle.

Is your relationship with a narcissist destroying you?

In the relationship, you don’t see the negative effect it has on you. But narcissists drain anyone of any good energy or any good intentions one might have. This relationship could be the thing that completely destroys you and by the time you’re ready to walk away the damage is done.

Do narcissists come back after a break up?

By now, you should already know the answer to the question, “Do narcissists come back?” The short answer: Yes, they often do, if they see something they can get out of it. Even when the break-up feels devastating and final, there’s no guarantee the narcissist won’t come back.