((WoundedAngel)),

People who end up in a relationship with someone who has NPD, actually do end up just as you are discribing. It is not your fault this happened either, these individuals leave a trail of hurt people behind them, people going through what you are discribing and struggling to ever trust again too. These individuals begin relationships in such positive ways and they can be very charming and literally sweep someone off their feet too. However, after a certain period they change and show their bad side and many stay with them hoping to once again experience what they "thought" was a loving, positive relationship. Well, they NEVER get it, and instead are with someone who really has no empathy and is actually selfish and very self serving.

It is NOT YOUR FAULT, remember that, it is very good that you are finally FREE of this person too. When you grieve, greive for yourself, but do not blame yourself. Learn from this, learn to recognize the warning signs too. You always did deserve BETTER.
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(((Gentle Caring Hugs)))
OE