you promised me you loved me, you told me that you cared. You said you never leave me, that you’d always be there. It was us against the world, or so I thought it’d always be, but all that’s left is me, and the promises you couldn’t keep.
We made all of these plans, and dreamt of our day, but now you have me wondering, was it all just a game? All the times we had, and moments that we shared, I think it’s pretty clear now that you never really cared.
And here I am now, broken and alone. Thinking about everything I could have possibly done wrong. Maybe I wasn’t pretty enough, or maybe it was my hair. Maybe it was the simple fact that you just didn’t care.
Tonight as I lay in bed, tears run down my cheeks. Wishing the pain to go away so I could just get some sleep. I realize how cruel you were, and that you don’t deserve my heart. My love for you was true, and pure, till death do us part. You were once kind, but your heart is now stone. You used me and played me, made me feel alone.
One day you’ll realize what you had, what you gave up. I would have stood by you, no matter what. I really did love you.. with all of my heart. but I guess that alone just wasn’t enough.
Detach, sis. The person meant for you won’t make you beg for the bare minimum. Basic respect should come naturally, not feel like something you have to earn.
You can’t explain to a man where he went wrong when he sees nothing wrong with what he did. At some point, you gotta stop tryna make people understand your pain and accept that not everybody is willing to take accountability for the part they played in it ‼️📌
Some nights I still pick up my phone and check for a message I already know isn’t coming. Not because I’m waiting for a text, but because a part of me misses how things used to be. It’s strange how someone can go from being the first person you talk to every day to someone you no longer hear from at all. The conversation ended, but the habit of missing them never really did.
How a Narcissist Apologizes
A narcissist does not apologize like a normal person. Their apologies are not about taking responsibility. They are about ending the conversation, shifting blame, or maintaining control. Here is what their apologies actually sound like.
The "Sorry You Feel That Way" Apology
They say, "sorry you feel that way." This is not an apology. It is dismissal. They are not admitting fault. They are blaming your feelings for being too sensitive.
The "But" Apology
"Sorry, but you made me angry." "Sorry, but you provoked me." The word "but" cancels everything before it. They are not sorry. They are justifying.
The Dramatic Over Apology
They cry, wail, and carry on. "I am the worst person ever. I do not deserve you." This is not humility. It is manipulation. They want you to comfort them instead of holding them accountable.
The Vague Apology
"Sorry for whatever I did." This is empty. They are not acknowledging the specific harm. They are avoiding specifics so they do not have to change.
The Non Apology Actions
They buy gifts. They act extra sweet. They do chores. But they never say the words "I was wrong." They expect you to accept the behaviour as an apology. It is not. It is a bribe.
The Forced Apology
When cornered, they mutter a quick "sorry" with no eye contact and no emotion. They say it just to end the conversation. They do not mean it. And they will do the same thing again tomorrow.
What a Real Apology Looks Like:
A real apology is specific. "I did this specific thing. It hurt you. I was wrong."
A real apology has no "but." No excuses. No blame shifting.
A real apology leads to changed behaviour. Not just words.
If you are constantly accepting fake apologies, you are not being loved. You are being managed.