{"id":3202,"date":"2020-09-22T08:04:08","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T07:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/?p=3202"},"modified":"2022-06-01T14:29:55","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T13:29:55","slug":"why-do-narcissists-come-back-to-old-relationships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/why-do-narcissists-come-back-to-old-relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Narcissists Come Back to Old Relationships?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Why do narcissists come back to old relationships? <\/strong>It is often the feeling of loss and despair that leads the jilted partner down this road of enquiry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to this question depends on the type of narcissist you are dealing with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The type who is most likely to return is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliedannibale.com\/single-post\/2018\/01\/22\/4-Reasons-Why-Narcissists-Often-Recycle-Their-Partners\">recycler<\/a>. The main difference between the recycler and your typical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/mental-disorders\/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm\">narcissist<\/a> is they enjoy the predictability of the relationship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They would rather stick with what they know then seek out something new. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wplogout-table-of-contents\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wplogout-toc-heading\"><strong>Why Do Narcissists Come Back to old Relationships?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wplogout-toc-contents\"><li><a href=\"#Object-Constancy\" class=\"rank-math-link\">They Don&#8217;t Possess object Constancy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-Empathy\" class=\"rank-math-link\">lack of Empathy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Confident-You-will-Take-Them-Back\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Confident You will take them back<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hoovering\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Hoovering Strategy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Over-Thinking\" class=\"rank-math-link\">You Over-Thinking<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, they don\u2019t like confrontation and would rather leave when things start going south. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the recycler, you can guarantee that the moment they leave you, they run right back into the arms of a former lover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 5 reasons why narcissists go back to old relationships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"Object-Constancy\">#1. Narcissists do Not Possess Object Constancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In psychology, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhelp.com\/advice\/general\/what-is-object-constancy-and-how-does-it-affect-people\/\">\u2018object constancy\u2019<\/a> refers to a person\u2019s ability to see the good in someone despite the fact they feel the individual has offended them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever felt completely disconnected from your narcissistic partner when you are away from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Reading Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a aria-label=\"What happens when you reject a narcissist? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/what-happens-when-you-reject-a-narcissist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What happens when you reject a narcissist?<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\"How do Narcissists End Relationships? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/how-do-narcissists-end-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How do Narcissists End Relationships?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/how-to-know-if-a-narcissist-is-finished-with-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"How to know if a Narcissist is Finished with you (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How to know if a Narcissist is Finished with you<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s because another characteristic of object constancy is maintaining an emotional connection with their partner when they are not in the same vicinity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, a narcissist will quickly forget about you the minute you leave the house.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the recycler is lacking in object constancy. Once they\u2019ve been wounded by their partner, the positive feelings they had vanish and hatred and disdain quickly arise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a normal relationship, a minor disagreement is not going to lead to a breakup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with the recycler, their response is to move on to an ex-partner they know is waiting with abated breath to take them back.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/why-do-narcissists-come-back-to-old-relationships.jpg\" alt=\"why do narcissists come back to old relationships\" class=\"wp-image-3220\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/why-do-narcissists-come-back-to-old-relationships.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/why-do-narcissists-come-back-to-old-relationships-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/why-do-narcissists-come-back-to-old-relationships-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/why-do-narcissists-come-back-to-old-relationships-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"-Empathy\">#2. Narcissists Don\u2019t Experience Empathy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all narcissists, recyclers lack <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpdcentral.com\/narcissistic-disorder\/hallmarks-of-npd\/\">empathy<\/a> and when they walk out of a relationship, they have no regard for their feelings toward their partner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which is why they can move on so quickly. If necessary, they will convince themselves that the person deserved it, or that it was their actions that drove them away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since recyclers don\u2019t like confrontation, it is not uncommon for them to just disappear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will do things like block you on social media, change their number, or pack their bags when their significant other is at work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such instances, they won\u2019t even leave a note, like magic &#8211; they just vanish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when you know you were in an unhealthy relationship, no one likes getting dumped. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your narcissist partner walks out, you are going to ask yourself several questions such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do narcissists miss their exes? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does a narcissist ever regret losing you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/the-narcissist-after-the-break-up\/\">Does a narcissist always come back after dumping you?<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do narcissists think about their exes? Etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find yourself obsessing over these questions despite the fact that knowing the answer will do nothing to repair the damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your partner isn\u2019t going to come back because you are in mental turmoil over the breakup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sad reality is that narcissists lack empathy, so they are not going to feel any guilt or regret about the relationship coming to an end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, if their thoughts ever start moving in that direction, they will switch the narrative and remind themselves that you were in a privileged position to even share the same space as such a phenomenal human being.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To further answer such questions, if your narcissistic ex really did miss you or regret losing you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They would be willing to compromise and would find a way to make things work. Instead, they are gone with the wind, and as you are reading this &#8211; probably shacked up with an ex-lover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"Confident-You-will-Take-Them-Back\">#3. Narcissists Are Confident You will Take Them Back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do narcissists come back to old relationships? Because Narcissists are confident you will take them back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately for the <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/narcissistic-abuse-syndrome\/\">victims of narcissist abuse<\/a>, once they have been <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/narcissist-discard\/\">discarded<\/a>, they are still emotionally connected to their abuser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> You were madly and passionately in love with him\/her, and now they\u2019ve gone and left a big gaping hole in your heart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The narcissist is very aware of this and will take full advantage of the fact that you are emotionally vulnerable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, once you understand the mind of the narcissist, and that the relationship was never about you in the first place, it will become a lot easier to move on. There are three points I want to make clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><strong>Reading Suggestion:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/do-narcissists-enjoy-kissing\/\">Do Narcissists Enjoy Kissing?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Narcissist Doesn\u2019t Know How to Love in the Traditional Sense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The way you view <a href=\"https:\/\/www.counsellingservicemelbourne.com.au\/narcissists-capable-love\/#:~:text=capable%2520of%2520love%253F-,Are%2520Narcissists%2520capable%2520of%2520love%253F,they%2520may%2520feel%2520for%2520someone.\">love<\/a> and romance and the way the narcissist views love and romance are from a completely different lens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The narcissist loves in his\/her own way. In the beginning stages of the relationship, the narcissist&#8217;s behavior is motivated by passion but with an ulterior motive. This stage is referred to as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/gb\/blog\/lifetime-connections\/201804\/love-bombing-narcissists-secret-weapon\">love bombing<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you have probably experienced, they shower their partner with gifts, vacations and compliments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this time, you will feel like the most important person in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t get me wrong, it\u2019s not that the narcissist doesn\u2019t love you, they just love you in their own way. And this is completely different to how you love them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The Narcissist Doesn\u2019t Know What it Means to Miss Someone: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not that the narcissist doesn\u2019t miss you. They don\u2019t miss anyone because they are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/communication\/15-things-narcissists-dont.html\">emotionally<\/a> unavailable. There is nothing wrong with you, if you were in a relationship with a normal person, they would miss you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is that narcissists don\u2019t know how to miss people, it is one of the hallmarks of a personality disorder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, your narcissistic ex doesn\u2019t miss you because they are not mentally stable, don\u2019t take it personally.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The Narcissist Lives a Compartmentalised Life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The narcissist views everyone on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thenarcissisticpersonality.com\/narcissists-compartmentalize\/\">same emotional level<\/a>. They don\u2019t have strong feelings for anyone, not even their own mother or children (if they have any). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you will have experienced, what the narcissist says and does are two completely different things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They never live up to their word unless it\u2019s going to benefit them in some way.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to experts, at the end of a normal relationship, an <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/j.1556-6676.2015.00179.x\">adjustment period<\/a> is required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where both parties need time to get used to the absence of the other. They may need to call each other to release certain emotions or meet up for a chat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But they both know the relationship is over, and there is no chance of getting back together any time soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need this adjustment period, but your narcissist partner won\u2019t. They can move on from a relationship without so much as a blink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t take this the wrong way, but as far as they are concerned, you no longer exist until they decide they want you back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you were wondering why do narcissists stay friends with their exes? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not that they stay friends with them, they just keep their exes on a list of potentials they could go back to when they break up with their current partner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you are having sleepless nights and wondering what their life is like without you, to the narcissist, it\u2019s just another day, and life continues as normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"Hoovering\">#4. Narcissism and the Hoovering Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After your narcissist partner walks out, they put you on their recycling list and keep it moving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They literally go missing in action, and you won\u2019t see or hear from your ex until they decide they need you again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they start trying to find an inroad into your life, there is a specific technique they use and it\u2019s referred to as \u2018hoovering.\u2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the signs your narcissistic ex is trying to win you back:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Reading Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>What is <a aria-label=\"Narcissistic Hoovering (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/why-the-hoovering-narcissist-wont-leave-you-alone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Narcissistic Hoovering<\/a>?<\/li><li>Reasons Why <a aria-label=\"Narcissists come back  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/why-do-narcissists-come-back-to-old-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Narcissists come back <\/a>to old relationships<\/li><li><a aria-label=\"How to get over a Narcissist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/how-to-get-over-a-narcissist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How to get over a Narcissist<\/a>?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Message of Nostalgia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A message of this nature will come in the form of a question, they are not concerned about the answer, what they want is to get you to start thinking about them again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting in Touch on Significant Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your narcissistic ex might send you a message on your birthday, the holidays, or the anniversary of your first date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These dates mean nothing to them, but they know they mean something to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their hope is that it triggers your emotions, so you pick up the phone for old times\u2019 sake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they decide it\u2019s time to win you back, they will start digging for information about you such as a new job, car, or house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then send you a message of congratulations. Don\u2019t fall for it, your ex wants you to think they are interested in your accomplishments so you lower your guard.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Love Bombing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will have experienced this at the beginning of your relationship; but this time, it will be from a distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still live and work at the same location, expect your ex to bombard you with gifts and flowers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will also send you messages by text and email professing their undying love for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Love bombing is their way of reminding you of the good old days. Once you start thinking about the way your partner used to make you feel, there is a high chance you will take them back when they show up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Grandiose Promises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are in a new relationship with a narcissist, one minute they are saying they want to settle down, get married and have kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next minute they are claiming it\u2019s not something they\u2019ve ever thought about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another tactic they use to check whether they\u2019ve got you hooked, as your reaction will give the game away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve broken up, your ex will use this against you and start making promises that if you get back together, they will never leave. They will marry you and have the kids you\u2019ve always wanted.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Going Through Friends and Family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A narcissist will get in contact with your friends and family members and play the victim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ex-partner is likely to say things like: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI really regret losing Anna, I was such a fool to let her go.\u201d \u201cAnna was such an awesome person, I\u2019ve never met anyone like her, and I don\u2019t think I ever will.\u201d \u201cGosh, I miss her so much.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this is said with the intention that what they have said will get back to you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"Over-Thinking\">#5. How Can I Get Over-Thinking Like This?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/how-to-stop-ruminating\">Rumination<\/a> is a soul killer, you will spend hours, days and weeks turning these questions over and over in your head. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But no matter how many answers you think you\u2019ve come up with; they will never satisfy that craving of knowing for sure whether your partner misses you the way you miss him or her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a healthy relationship comes to an end, you have something to work with, they\u2019ll text, call, write and email or a letter explaining how they feel so you know where you stand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are not going to get this type of reassurance with a narcissist, they will leave you high and dry and you won\u2019t know what\u2019s hit you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that you don\u2019t have to remain this way. Once you change your perspective on the matter, you will find the strength to reclaim your mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And stop renting out space in it to someone who has no regard for your well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s the bottom line, your narcissist partner doesn\u2019t care, and they never will care. Remember, they don\u2019t choose to feel this way, narcissism is a mental disorder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is nothing you can say or do that\u2019s going to change the way they feel so there is no point in trying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you fully accept this reality, you will stop asking questions such as do narcissists miss their exes, and does a narcissist ever regret losing you? Because the answer is plain and simple, no they don\u2019t!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\">Why do narcissists come back to old relationships? Final Thought<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you are familiar with the type of narcissist who comes grovelling back to their ex, my hope is that you won\u2019t fall victim to this trap. And once the door has been shut,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>you don\u2019t open it again. You are now aware of the strategies the narcissist typically uses to win back his partners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So don\u2019t fall for any of it when he\/she comes sniffing around. If there is one thing you don\u2019t want in life, it\u2019s to become a member of the narcissists recycling camp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each time he\/she comes and goes, they take another piece of you until there is nothing left, and you suffer a total emotional meltdown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid this, once the relationship ends, seek professional help. Use your energy to heal instead of hindering yourself in trying to fix something that can never be repaired.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Reading Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a aria-label=\"The narcissist keeps coming back and contacting me (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/the-narcissist-keeps-coming-back-and-contacting-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">The narcissist keeps coming back and contacting me<\/a><\/li><li><a aria-label=\"5 Reasons why the Narcissist wants you Back (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/five-reasons-narcissist-wants-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">5 Reasons why the Narcissist wants you Back<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/narcissists-come-back-to-old-relations-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"do narcissists come back to old relationships?\" class=\"wp-image-3222\" width=\"512\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/narcissists-come-back-to-old-relations-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/narcissists-come-back-to-old-relations-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/narcissists-come-back-to-old-relations-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/narcissists-come-back-to-old-relations.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>do narcissists come back to old relationships? It is often the feeling of loss and despair that leads the jilted partner down this road of enquiry. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3220,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3202"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3202"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3202\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3220"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}