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Do Narcissists Enjoy Hurting You? Here's Dr. Kerry's Hard Truth
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- Mar 26, 2026
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Summary
Why does someone who divorces a narcissist keep going back to them? A listener writes in, “My best friend divorced her narcissistic ex two months ago — but she keeps talking to him, then ignoring him, then reaching out again. She says she wants to move on, but she can't seem to break the cycle.” In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains why leaving a narcissist doesn't automatically break the trauma bond and why survivors struggle to escape. Submit Your Question If you'd l...