Is Your Ex Actually a Narcissist, Or Just… Your Ex? (A Humorous Inquiry for the Hurting Heart)

Let's be honest. When a relationship ends, especially when it leaves you feeling raw, bewildered, or just plain wronged, there's a whisper that often turns into a shout: "They were a narcissist!" Suddenly, every baffling behavior, every selfish act, every moment that made you question your sanity gets neatly filed under "NPD." And while it’s incredibly tempting to embrace this shiny, validating label, let's take a dry, slightly sarcastic, and dare I say, deeply understanding look at why your ex might just be… your ex.