The narcissistic abuse cycle often begins with an intense period of love bombing followed by a shift to devaluation. As the relationship deteriorates, the recipient of the abuse often desperately seeks to restore the initial connection, only to be met with increasing coldness and criticism. Indifference then seeps in, marking the final stage before the relationship ends with an inevitable…
Bare Minimum
The bare minimum in partnerships relationships is when one person is only willing to fulfill the most basic expectations of the other person and nothing more. It can be thought of as providing the least amount of commitment and effort to maintain the relationship. The bare minimum lacks the depth, passion, and growth for a partnership to thrive.