When a Narcissist Realizes You’ll NEVER Come Back l 5 Moves They Make
They begin using hoovering tactics to try to pull you back into the abuse cycle. You can count on this. Being prepared in advance is what saves you from a world of pain, drama, and further trauma.
There is no time limit on hoovering attempts. It can happen after a decade or more of absolute no contact. They can be relentless.
So when it happens, don’t be flattered. This has nothing to do with you and everything to do with them trying to meet their needs through you—and at your expense.
Once they have you back where they want you, and the forbidden fruit effect has worn off, you can expect another round of the toxic cycle.
That cycle typically runs in three phases: idealization, devaluation, and discard—along with projection, gaslighting, blame-shifting, lying, and deception throughout.
It usually starts with lovebombing, which is move number two.
Move 2: Lovebombing (idealization phase)
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