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11. Feigning Ignorance
“I didn’t even know that bothered you!” Yes, you did, Jason. Some narcissists may resort to feigning ignorance as a defense tactic. When you bring up their behavior, they’ll act as if they have no clue what you’re talking about.
They will likely put on a performance that attempts to paint you as the unreasonable one in the conversation.
12. Love Bombing
This is a classic scenario: prepare to be love-bombed to the point of nearly drowning. You will be showered with affection, gifts, and attention, all aimed at winning you back and diverting your focus from their past behavior.
They may profess, “You mean the world to me; I’ve never felt this way about anyone else!” Crafting an idealized version of their affection, they use this onslaught of attention to cloud your judgment. If this overwhelming display makes you forget that you realized they were a narcissist, you’re in trouble.
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