10 Signs You’re Being Discarded By A Narcissist.
You were idealised, then devalued, and now in the discard phase.
Whether it’s a friend, family, work, or intimate relationship, the narcissist’s discard phase is cruel, confusing, and often debilitating. It’s also an eye-opener, revealing the real person behind the mask and some of the unhealed parts of yourself.
“The only changes a narcissist makes is masks and victims” — Unknown.
Narcissists go through the idealise, devalue, discard, and hoover stages because their deep insecurities mean they need people to provide them with security, yet secretly envy others for not possessing the same insecurities.
Narcissists can discard while still in an intimate relationship. In this situation, they cycle through devaluing and hoovering while still pursuing others. In the case of children, they’ll remain in their lives without being truly present. They may enter a new relationship and idealise children in the new relationship while comparing their own children unfavourably.
Many actions and situations can signal a discard. The following are some of the most common signs.
