One particularly cunning manipulation tactic used by narcissists is the reverse discard—a toxic cycle designed to keep you emotionally trapped.

Unlike a normal breakup, which may come from mutual differences or life circumstances, a narcissist discard is about control, not closure.

One painful pattern many experience after leaving or being discarded by a narcissist is their sudden silence—the way they ignore you as if you never existed.

When a narcissist suddenly discards you—coldly ending the relationship without remorse—it can leave you feeling confused, heartbroken, and questioning your worth. You may wonder: Does a narcissist ever regret discarding me?