What Triggers a Narcissist to Devalue You?Narcissistic abuse explained — from charm to contempt.Narcissistic relationships often begin with intense flattery and attention. You’re idealised—treated like the centre of their world. But once they feel they’ve secured your loyalty, the mask slips. What once felt like love becomes criticism, distance, and emotional punishment. This shift is called the devaluation phase. But what causes it?A narcissist begins to devalue you the moment you threaten thei

The 1998 crisis wasn't sudden. For years, Russia funded budget deficits by selling high-yield bonds called GKOs, creating a dangerous debt pyramid. When global oil prices fell and the Asian financial crisis sparked capital flight, the pyramid collapsed. On August 17, the government announced a ruble devaluation and a 90-day moratorium on debt payments. Overnight, the ruble lost over two-thirds of its value against the dollar. The immediate aftermath saw GDP contract by 5.3% and the banking secto