People who have a narcissistic person in their life often describe their behavior as verbally (and physically) abusive, manipulative, and passive-aggressive. These behaviors are particularly pronounced when the narcissist feels challenged or fears abandonment or rejection.| Simply Psychology
If narcissists feel their pride has been wounded somehow, they feel entitled to destroy their victim psychologically and/ or physically. This rage is often disproportionate and out of place as it can be caused by even minor or unintentional provocations.| Simply Psychology
Narcissistic hoovering is a manipulation tactic used by narcissistic individuals to try to regain control over a former partner or source of narcissistic supply.| Simply Psychology
Narcissist discard is a phase in the narcissistic abuse cycle where the narcissist distances themselves from or ends a relationship once they no longer perceive the other person as useful or fulfilling their needs.| Simply Psychology
Narcissistic supply refers to the attention, admiration, and validation that narcissists seek from others in order to maintain their inflated self-image and sense of self-importance. This "supply" can come in various forms, such as compliments, praise, adoration, or even fear and submission from others. Narcissists often engage in manipulative and controlling behaviors to secure this supply, using others as a means to boost their own ego and maintain their self-esteem.| Simply Psychology
The narcissistic love bombing cycle is a manipulative tactic used by narcissistic individuals to gain control over their romantic partner, characterized by an initial stage of intense affection and attention, followed by devaluation and manipulation, and then a repeat of the cycle.| Simply Psychology
