Would a Narcissist Take Out Their Frustration on a New Source of Supply?

What to expect when the old source of supply shows indifference

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The answer is entirely situational and dependent on three things.

1. The stage of the new relationship
2. The quality and amount of supply coming from the new relationship
3. The narcissist’s current level of self-esteem

Stage

In the love bombing stage, the narcissist is generally putting their best foot forward. They will wait until the trauma bond is strong before taking anything out on a new source of supply.

Once in the devaluation stage, the new source of supply has taken on the role of punching bag and will be treated as if all of the narcissist’s perceived failures are their fault.

Quality and Amount of Supply

The narcissist subconsciously knows where their bread is buttered, so to speak. They will not threaten a current source of supply if they can’t afford to lose the supply.

The Narcissist’s Self-Esteem

The narcissist’s ability to regulate their emotions is directly related to their current level of self-esteem.