A third reason to leave a narcissistic friendship is because they have hurt you purposefully. Friends can hurt us at times, but they don’t purposely try to hurt us, cut us deep, or tear us down. We all mess up and slip up sometimes, but we never purposely try to hurt our friends. Narcissistic friendships, however, are bred with hurt feelings, and in a way, the narcissist can keep the other friend in an abusive friendship if they can convince you that you are the problem and deserve the way they speak to you or treat you.
Narcissistic individuals are more prone to gaslight people, which is another reason why you need to end this friendship. True friends won’t purposely try to hurt you. Instead, they will try to help you and build you up. Nobody wants to be hurt by someone we care about and this is why it is important to not cultivate a further relationship with a narcissist. They will not return the same care, love, and respect that you give them, but if you allow yourself to be too synched with them, it can be nearly impossible to walk away from them.
They will abuse your kindness and cause you issues along the road. Not to mention that being hurt by someone you considered a friend could cause lasting damage on your own well-being. Life’s too short to surround yourself with narcissistic friendships. Instead, invest your time in making new friends who will value you as an individual and will prioritize your friendship.
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