Narcissistic Traits
Cheat Sheet
Love Bombing-over the top affection, attention, compliments
“You are the best lover I ever had”
“You are the only man I was able to be my total self”
De-valuing- The “devaluation” phase is when the dynamics of the relationship start to shift dramatically, and the intense affection and positive attention give way to more negative behaviors. Narcissistic Love Bombing Cycle: Idealize, Devalue, Discard
The narcissist will become critical, dismissive, and potentially even emotionally or verbally abusive towards their partner.
The narcissist may also use manipulative tactics, such as gaslighting or blame-shifting, to control the partner’s emotions and behavior.
“Disrespecting your partner in public-flirting, talking to the opposite sex
Snatching items out of your hand
Sharing intimate information about past lovers
Gaslighting- Gaslighting is an insidious form of manipulation and psychological control. Victims of gaslighting are deliberately and systematically fed false information that leads them to question what they know to be true, often about themselves. They may end up doubting their memory, their perception, and even their sanity.- Gaslighting | Psychology Today
Resources
Narcissism: 5 Signs to Help You SpotNarcissistic Behavior
Narcissist Gaslighting: Definition, Examples, and How to Cope
