Narcissist Behavior Q&A

🌡️ Warm yesterday, ice today

Moods swing — but look closely at whether the warmth appears only when you comply with their demands.

The short answer

Watch whether, even on bad days, they manage not to insult or ignore you.

Scenes like this

  • The days you complied were warm; a refusal bought days of cold.
  • The moment you hinted at leaving, the old warmth suddenly returned.

How to tell the difference

Tiredness can shorten anyone's words. Even so, you can watch whether they explain and accept your no.

When this happens, try this

Don't cling to the occasional warm moment and load it with meaning — record the cold reactions to your refusals alongside it. The overall arc of their behavior tells you more than any single scene.

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