At first, it feels like the relationship everyone dreams about. The connection is instant, the attention is constant, and the affection seems endless. You feel seen, understood, and appreciated in ways you may have never experienced before. It feels as though you've finally met someone who truly gets you. But what if that perfect beginning wasn't real? What if it was carefully designed to pull you in before everything began to change?One of the most confusing aspects of narcissistic relationships is how predictable the pattern becomes once you understand it. While every individual is different,...