Narcissists don’t form real emotional bonds—they form transactional ones. Their “love” isn’t love in the way that emotionally healthy people understand it; it’s attachment to what you provide.

The moment you are no longer useful, they move on without a second thought. It’s brutal, but it’s the truth. They are not driven by empathy or care but by pure self-interest. Their words mean nothing because they will say whatever is necessary to extract what they want—whether that’s money, validation, status, or emotional control.

And you’re right: they don’t actually miss you. They miss the benefits of having you around. They miss the convenience, the financial support, the emotional labor, or the social status you provided. But you, as a person with thoughts, dreams, and feelings? No. That was never their priority.

The silver lining in all of this? You are free. You see them for who they really are. The pain of betrayal is intense, but what comes after is power—the power of never falling for their manipulation again. You are stronger, wiser, and no longer their supply. That is the biggest victory of all.