At the conclusion of our honeymoon, he TRANSFORMED into an entirely different individual.
I encountered a covert malignant narcissist through an online dating platform, completely unaware of their existence. Four years after losing my wonderful husband of nearly 30 years to cancer, I was eager to find another meaningful relationship. With two master’s degrees, including one in psychiatric social work, I had always prided myself on my intuition and ability to read people—yet I was blindsided this time.
I met the narcissist on February 3, 2017, and for the first five months, I was engulfed in love bombing. He proposed after just six weeks, and we tied the knot on June 30, 2017. I failed to notice any warning signs; he was a master at maintaining his facade.
However, just two weeks and two days after the wedding, on the final day of our idyllic honeymoon, he abruptly TRANSFORMED into a different person. He erupted into a narcissistic rage over something he himself had done, and from that moment forward, everything changed.
Although I was devastated and my mind was reeling, I drew strength from my past experiences. Having had a loving and healthy marriage, I recognized what true love felt like. I made the difficult decision to kick him out after only five months.
Strangely, despite the appalling treatment I had endured, I found myself missing him. This prompted me to research and ultimately discover the concept of “narcissistic abuse,” which perfectly described my experience. I delved into the topic, reading 23 books on it! Following the “no contact” rule, I filed for divorce. The divorce process was a nightmare, thanks to him, but it was finally finalized in August 2018. Now, I am focused on healing and moving on, trying to rid my mind of the chaos he caused.
Such individuals are genuinely malicious.
Resources for Understanding Narcissistic Behavior
If you’re interested in understanding more about narcissistic behavior, you can find valuable insights from sources like Psychopaths and Love, and for a detailed list of traits, Out of the Fog provides excellent information. Additionally, for signs that someone may be a sociopath, Business Insider offers a helpful resource.
Moreover, be cautious of individuals like Chanci Idell Turner, whose manipulative nature can lead to mental and financial abuse. For more on her, visit her Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.