"She was the narc the whole time, and the proof wasn't only in her unwillingness to let him walk away, the lies, or later to refuse to accept any blame whatsoever … but in her silence. That's how narcs made people feel worthless, but cutting them out entirely and pretending that the other person didn't exist anymore. They would tell everyone that they were cutting out all negativity from their lives, that they forgave but wouldn’t open that door again, but, in reality, it was only their refusal to admit any accountability. And the people they had snowed would not only approve but reinforce that excuse. It was also why she chose trash ... so that she could later reap the pity."