It’s gut-wrenching and simply shocking when you give the narcissist another chance to prove they’re trying to change, and then you’re hit with a sucker-punch so crippling, you can barely function for days on end.
You try to convince yourself that they’re just having a bad day or a bad week…maybe they’re struggling with things at work, so you try to be understanding as you deal with the emotional pain…alone.
Or, maybe you’re already out of the relationship and trying to “co-parent” with the narcissist. And, despite all the chaos and their last-minute attempts to go against the custody order, you hold out hope that maybe one day they’ll finally come to their senses and be a good, caring parent.
Maybe you’ve been stuck in between a rock and a hard place and needed their help and, miraculously, they came through for you, only for you to realize they did the nice thing so they could hold you hostage.
What does all of this mean?
It means NEVER believe the narcissist will be a decent person.
Don’t throw caution to the wind just because, in a brief moment, it feels like the two of you are friends and you want to give them the benefit of the doubt. This will backfire on you. Every time.
There are some basic rules you’ll want to follow while dealing with a narcissist. You can read them here:
https://bit.ly/HowtoDealwithaNarcissist
Never believe the narcissist will be a decent person. They won’t change for me, for you, or for anyone else.
They won’t change if you get cancer, if your pet dies, or if your parent is given a terminal diagnosis.
However, don’t internalize this as meaning you don’t deserve better or that you’re not worthy. Once you break free and become your own best advocate, life can be incredibly fulfilling. You deserve to be happy.