Narcissistic Reactions to Separation: Understanding Their Tactics

1. They become controlling and manipulative.** They may try to isolate you from your friends and family, and make you feel like you need them. They may also try to control your finances, your time, and your decisions.

2. They are hostile.** They may be verbally or physically abusive, or they may make threats against you or your loved ones.

3. They are indifferent.** They may act like they don't care about you at all, or like you are nothing to them.

4. They are vindictive.** They may try to get revenge on you for ending the relationship, by spreading rumors about you, damaging your reputation, or even sabotaging your career or life.

5. They may try to win you back.** They may realize they made a mistake in losing you, and try to convince you to get back together. Be careful, because this may just be a way for them to control you again.