Do narcissists keep mementos?

Narcissistic individuals perceive keepsakes from past relationships as trophies. Narcissistic individuals are more likely to keep objects from their ex-partners as trophy keepsakes, according to new research published in Personality and Individual Differences.

Why do narcissists keep their exes around?

Ramani Durvasula points out, narcissists often have a habit of staying in contact with their exes in a way that is solely about their own needs. “The central motivator for narcissists is validation,” she explains. “And an ex is often a really interesting place to get it…

Do narcissists get nostalgic?

In summary, high (compared to low) narcissists were significantly more nostalgic for agentic objects and derived significantly more self-positivity from nostalgia. However, as in Study 1, narcissism was not associated with communion-related aspects of nostalgia.

Can a narcissist track you through your devices?

If they openly side with the narcissist when you begin sharing your relationship struggles, it’s time to start whittling down your inner circle. This can happen a few different ways. If you’re dealing with a narcissist, don’t assume they aren’t smart enough to track you using your devices.

Do narcissists ever come back to old relationships?

Not all narcissists do this, but most do. When a person has passed the litmus test for being “good supply”, narcissists literally can’t help themselves and will often reach out in an attempt to resurrect old relationships (albeit, one-sided ones).

Why do narcissists want to throw things in your face?

In others, they simply want to have something to throw in your face when you discover they’re still doing ‘that thing’ they promised you they would stop doing. A general exception to this shady practice is the cerebral narcissist, who uses their intelligence to lord over others.

Do you have a burning desire to know what narcissists do when alone?

If you’ve been in a relationship with someone you suspect is a narcissist, there has likely come a time when you developed a burning desire to know the things narcissists do when they’re by themselves.