Love-Bombing to Discard: The Narcissist’s Playbook in all relationships

"Narcissists have a playbook, and it’s designed to break you." In narcissistic relationships, a chillingly predictable cycle plays out. First, the narcissist sweeps their target off their feet with overwhelming love, affection, and attention—this is known as love-bombing. But just as quickly as they idolised their partner, they begin to devalue them, leading to the inevitable and devastating discard. This cycle leaves victims confused, heartbroken, and questioning their reality. If you’ve e...