In the previous two posts, I outlined the first two stages of how the narcissist hooks their victim. In this post, I will describe the addictive process they create to keep the victim coming back for more. Third stage: create anxiety in the victim. Now that destabilization is established, the next step is to create …

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Last week I wrote about the narcissist sets up the initial dynamics. This week I will describe the second stage. Second stage: love and/or sex bombing. Now that the victim is attracted to their likeability and vulnerability, the next stage is to hook the victim. Because Narcissists are aware of their shortcomings, they will initially …

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In this 3-part series, I will explain in detail the dynamics of how a narcissist shows up in a romantic relationship. Taylor Swift had it wrong in her song “Don’t Blame Me.” Love isn’t supposed to make you crazy. If it does, you’re probably dating a narcissist. Narcissists come in all forms. They can be …

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