Feb 17 2025 26 mins
Love-Bombing to Discard: The Narcissist’s Playbook in all relationships
Narcissistic relationships often follow a chillingly predictable pattern. At first, the narcissist sweeps their target off their feet with an overwhelming display of love/ affection/attention —a stage 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 ever been through this whirlwind of affection/positive attention followed by cruelty, you’re not alone. In this episode I break down this manipulative playbook step by step to understand how narcissists operate—and, most importantly, how to protect yourself.
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