Do narcissists love their new supply?
Daniel Johnson
Updated on May 10, 2026
They don't love the new person more or less than they did you, because they are literally unable to love like we do. They cannot emotionally bond, so their “love” is strictly based on how much and how easily they can get supply.
Is the narcissist happy with the new supply?
The narcissist has no incentive to change for the new supply, just as they had no incentive to change with you. The world revolves around the narcissist – or so they believe. People come into their lives when they need to use them and are discarded when they are done.How do narcissists choose their supply?
The primary narcissistic supply is based on attention in both its public forms such as recognition, fame, infamy, stardom, and its private, more interpersonal, types of praise, admiration, applause, fear, and repulsion.How do you know if a narcissist has a new supply?
They stop working out, fall behind on their grooming habits, and don't put any effort in when you're the only one that will see them. If you notice that the narcissist is buying new clothes, getting a different haircut, and trying to lose a few pounds, there's a good chance they have a new partner in the works.Do narcissists return after new supply?
It's all a trick to reassert their control. So, in short, the answer is yes, a narcissist will continue to come back after “no contact” until their targets cut off all forms of narcissistic supply, leaving them no choice but to go find other prey upon which to feed.DO NARCISSISTS TREAT THE NEW SUPPLY BETTER? Is the Narcissist Happy with the new supply?
Do narcissists miss their supply?
Narcissists hate losing their supply of attention, so they won't let you go easily. Prepare for them to promise "to change." They might suddenly start doing things for you that you'd been complaining about. They may say "you'll be lost without me," or "you'll never find someone like me." Don't listen, Orloff advises.How do you know if a narcissist is finished with you?
How to Know if a Narcissist Is Finished with You
- They show no emotion.
- They criticize you constantly.
- They blame you for everything.
- They're always irritated or angry.
- They pick fights over trivial things.
- They take advantage of you.
- They withhold physical affection.
- They accuse you of cheating.
Does the narcissist have a favorite supply?
It's important not to believe that the narcissist prefers an older supply over a new supply. This is typically just a result of our fantasizing that they miss us as much as we miss them.How does a narcissist feel when you go no contact while they are doing the same to you?
They can be moody, angry and irritableA narcissist struggles with no in-person contact because they utilize body language to communicate, get their needs met, and maintain control. They have low self-esteem, and without validation, they can come become moody, angry, and irritable.