Sometimes the best way to deal with a narcissistic relationship is to recognize that protecting yourself means choosing you. Setting boundaries and staying calm can help for a while, but if you’re constantly drained, doubted, or devalued, then moving on becomes the healthier option. Walking away doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you’re strong enough to invest in your own growth. By letting go of what pulls you down, you create space to become your better version, someone freer, happier, and more in control of their own life.

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