Narcissists Initiate an Issue or Argument to End a Relationship
Picture this: your partner suddenly picks a fight over the tiniest, most insignificant thing—perhaps you left the cap off the toothpaste or forgot to take out the trash. But narcissists won’t stop there; they blow it out of proportion, making a mountain out of a molehill. Psychologists and experts believe that narcissists use this tactic as a manipulative strategy to create chaos and turmoil in the relationship. They know that by constantly starting fights, they can make you feel frustrated, anxious, and emotionally exhausted. Dr. Romani Durvasula describes narcissists as having an amazing ability to use and abuse; they are skilled at finding your weaknesses and exploiting them to their advantage. Starting fights is just one of their cunning ways to maintain control and power over you.
Stalking
Some narcissists take things to a frightening and dangerous level when ending a relationship; they might resort to stalking to keep tabs on you and exert control over you even after the relationship ends. Stalking behaviors can manifest in different ways—they might follow you around, show up uninvited at your workplace or home, or try to monitor your every move. If they notice you getting too close to someone else, like a colleague, they will likely make an issue out of it to end your relationship.
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