Why would a narcissist ask for divorce?

Narcissists want a perfect image, and divorce signals the world that they have a big spot on their record. If they were to acknowledge their part in the devolution of the marriage, they would bump up against the shame of being a normal, flawed human.

Are covert narcissists vengeful?

Someone with covert narcissism may hold grudges for a long time. When they believe someone’s treated them unfairly, they might feel furious but say nothing in the moment. Instead, they’re more likely to wait for an ideal opportunity to make the other person look bad or get revenge in some way.

Are You in a covert relationship with a narcissist?

You may currently be in a personal relationship with a covert narcissist, whether it be a family member, a coworker, or your significant other. It may be helpful to note that although we cannot control with the narcissist does, we can take control of how we are behaving and interacting with them.

What happens when a narcissist leaves you?

If you’ve been in a relationship with a narcissist, you know that when a narcissist leaves you, very often they come back and start the whole cycle over again. Narcissists groom their targets for the idealize-devalue-discard-hoover cycle. They know the effect this has on neurotransmitters like dopamine. It’s intentional.

Why does a narcissist constantly look for a new supply?

So, as a relationship starts fading, the narcissist suffers a lack of narcissistic supply. The lower the narcissist feels your value, the lesser your relationship strokes his/her ego. Thus, the narcissist constantly starts searching for a new narcissistic supply. This is generally a new partner or a new ‘friends with benefits’ relationship.

When does a narcissist devalue you in a relationship?

Gradually, the relationship no longer gives him the ego boost/ the narcissistic supply. This is when the narcissist starts devaluing you. This initially begins in a funny way which as days pass by turns into serious devaluations.