You won't realize until the end that the Narcissist has been lying to you from the beginning.

They never truly loved you—not in the way you loved them, not in the way they pretended to. Every "I love you," every act of kindness, every tear they cried—it was all a performance, rehearsed and repeated just enough to keep you hooked. From the very start, you were being manipulated by someone who studied your vulnerabilities, mirrored your desires, and fed you a fantasy tailored perfectly to your emotional needs.

You thought you had found someone special, someone who finally saw you, understood you, cherished you. But what you didn’t realize is that you were falling in love with a mask—a carefully constructed façade. Behind their charm and affection was someone incapable of real empathy, someone who never had your best interests at heart. You weren’t loved. You were used.

The worst part is how long it takes to see it. Narcissists are experts at spinning reality. They twist your words, rewrite history, and make you feel guilty for even questioning them. You begin to doubt your own intuition. You silence yourself to keep the peace. You try harder, love deeper, give more—while they drain you emotionally, mentally, and sometimes even physically.

By the time the truth finally hits you, you’re left picking up the pieces of a relationship that never truly existed. You were in love with a complete illusion, a lie, a fraud. And while they move on without remorse, you're left with the weight of the betrayal, trying to make sense of how someone could be so cruel while pretending to care.

But that realization? It’s painful, yes. Devastating, absolutely. Yet it’s also the beginning of your healing—the moment you finally stop blaming yourself and start reclaiming your truth. Because while they were busy faking love, you were giving it sincerely. And that says everything about the difference between you and them.