Devaluation: When the Narcissist Begin to Deprecate Their Partner. For most couples, when the honeymoon stage wears off things begin to fall into a predictable pattern or routine. You can and still do love your partner dearly. However, that initial euphoria usually wears off.

What are the signs you are being devalued by a narcissist?

This may happen via putdowns, gaslighting, intermittently lacking emotional or physical intimacy, withdrawing affection, seductive withholding, inexplicably disappearing from contact, or blaming the target for the narcissistic persons issues (projection).

What happens to narcissists when they get old?

Aging itself can bring about a withering, if not bursting, of the narcissistic bubble. Youre no longer a fresh young thing and are starting to develop wrinkles, bags, sags, or a gray or bald head.

Do narcissists live a long life?

Objective: Recent research has indicated that sub-clinical narcissism may be related to positive outcomes in respect of mental and physical health, and is positively related to an extended lifespan. Research has also indicated narcissism levels may decline over the lifespan of an individual.