Do You Keep Giving Second Chances? How Trauma Bonds Keep You in a Narcissistic Relationship

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This article was written with the help of AI.

Why do you keep giving second chances to someone who hurts you repeatedly? Trauma bonds can trick you into believing that each apology or act of remorse from a narcissist is genuine, only for the cycle of manipulation to continue. These emotional bonds are incredibly powerful because they exploit your hope for change.

Narcissists are skilled at exploiting your empathy and desire for resolution. When they apologize, it feels like they’ve finally understood your pain, but their apologies are often empty promises designed to keep you hooked. Over time, you may begin to doubt your own instincts, questioning whether you’re being too harsh or expecting too much.

In reality, trauma bonds thrive on this kind of emotional confusion. They make you feel like you’re always on the verge of a breakthrough, keeping you stuck in an endless loop of giving chances, hoping this time things will be different. Breaking free requires acknowledging that true change is unlikely, and that the cycle is part of the narcissist’s control tactic.

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