Loyal people stay committed even when things get difficult. They don’t abandon relationships at the first sign of trouble. They believe in working through challenges together.

This is a beautiful quality. In reciprocal relationships, loyalty creates security and trust.

In narcissistic dynamics, loyalty becomes entrapment.

The narcissist counts on the fact that you won’t leave. Your commitment is factored into their behaviour. They can push further, take more, offer less, because they know you’ll stay.

Your loyalty isn’t honoured. It’s exploited.