How to See Through the Narcissist’s Final Act of Control: The Discard Phase

In this episode of The Narcissist Playbook, Tim Fletcher discusses the cycle of narcissistic relationships, focusing on the discard phase. He explains that narcissists, incapable of healthy relationships, follow a pattern of love bombing, devaluation, and discard, often having another source of supply lined up before ending the current relationship. Fletcher details the tactics used during the discard phase, such as blaming, dehumanizing, and rewriting the story to favor the narcissist, and highlights that these actions are not about the victim but stem from the narcissist's unresolved issues. He also covers the suddenness of the discard, the lack of closure, the smear campaigns, and the potential for financial and practical sabotage, as well as offering advice on how to end a relationship with a narcissist, including setting boundaries, going no contact or using the gray rock method, and seeking professional help.