97. The 3 Reasons You Miss Your Narcissistic Ex (Even Though He Hurt You)

Have you ever caught yourself missing your narcissistic ex—even while knowing he manipulated, belittled, and broke you down—and thought, “What is wrong with me?”If you’ve felt ashamed or confused about longing for someone who hurt you, you are not alone. That pull isn’t proof you’re weak or broken; it’s a human response to the cycle of abuse. In this episode, you’ll discover:The 3 reasons you miss your ex despite how bad he hurt youWhat you really are craving when you are missing himTangible exercises to shift away from missing himPress play now to uncover the real reasons you still miss your narcissistic ex, and how to turn that painful longing into powerful self-reconnection.QUICK LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Ep. 92: Why You Keep Going Back... Even When The Narcissistic Relationship Feels Like An Addiction That Is Killing You : https://pod.fo/e/3185cdRESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:🌻 ⁠Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod❤️ For more resources on healing from the mindf*ck of confusing relationships so you can securely attach + experience healthy love: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brewolta.com⁠⁠⁠⁠🫶🏻 Get the free 3 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE LOVE BOMBING GUIDE to spot love bombing and walk away from the red flags early: https://tinyurl.com/lovebombguide-htwshownotes🫶🏻 ⁠Get the free RELATIONSHIP RESET GUIDE⁠: https://tinyurl.com/rrg-htwshownotesLearn how to communicate your feelings (without feeling guilty)Navigate triggering moments without shutting downFeel secure on your own so you aren’t jumping into the wrong relationshipExpand your capacity to hold next-level love while remaining true to you🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others firsthttps://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)In this gripping podcast, listeners explore the complex dynamics of toxic relationships, unpacking themes like narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, cognitive dissonance, and emotional manipulation, while delving into how empathy, attachment styles, and people pleasing behaviors contribute to codependency, trauma bonding, and emotional abuse. The host and guests share real stories of betrayal, guilt, and heartbreak—all while guiding survivors through letting go of an ex, identifying red flags, reclaiming self worth and confidence, establishing boundaries, and rebuilding emotional safety after love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.