After theyve hooked you, however, their communication patterns shift abruptly in ways that give you emotional whiplash.
An expert reveals the eight most common red flag text messages from narcissists and what they really mean.
I am super busy / I dont have time for this.
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After theyve hooked you, however, their communication patterns shift abruptly in ways that give you emotional whiplash.
They insult you for asking for basic respect.
Good morning beautiful/handsome.
This is an insidious way they infiltrate your life whether you want them to or not.
I am so sorry.
I dont deserve you.
The narcissist is onlyhalf-lyingin this text message.
They want you to heighten your love and compassion toward them and say, Of course you deserve me!
I love you and will do anything for you and this relationship!
They want your validation that theyre still a good person even when theyre acting like anything but.
Theyre just a friend/co-worker.
Nothing to worry about.
This is when they manufacture toxic love triangles to get you to compete over them.
A read receipt followed by silence.
This text message is all about the text narcissistsdontsend you.
They want to weaponize evidence of their newfound neglect and indifference to torment you.
I am so tired of this / done with this.
In response, a healthy and empathic partner would address your concerns.
Look, Ive been thinking about this for a while and this just isnt working out.
Most narcissists have a script when discarding their victims.
How are you?
Ive been thinking about you.
I miss you and I dont want to lose you.
They send these mixed signals to keep you forever hooked andtrauma bondedto them.
verify you dont text back or look back.
