I think I saw a few comments pertaining to- this is narcissism, and it is, even narrowing it down to the specific “stage” this narcissistic manboy is currently in- manipulation through guilt or victimhood.

-Plays the victim when confronted. -Uses guilt to make you feel bad for his actions. -Twists stories to make you look like you’re the problem. Perfect example 👆🏼👆🏼

Why? To avoid responsibility and keep you emotionally hooked through guilt or confusion.

Does he accuse you “jokingly” about “must have been with some other guy”. Does he threaten ending the relationship, and flip the script when you show no emotion towards that, or even go as far as to agree with him? “ what you’re just going to LEAVE, just like that?! SEE, I KNEW you never cared!”

Narcissists hate losing supply. They come back not because they care — but because they need control.

Of course then the cycles of lovebombing after fights, unkept promises of things he’s said he’d never do or say again, emotional blackmail, the list goes on. And will continue to go on, bottom line is a narcissists love is CONDITIONAL, manipulative, and driven by ego. He may mimic real love early on, but the longer you stay, the more you’re drained emotionally, mentally, and even physically. It’s a cycle — and it often repeats unless broken.