Strangely, being somewhat of a loner who does enjoy others' company on my own terms, the only experience I had with an emotional vampire came when I listened to a well-meaning, but deluded friend and connected with an initially charming woman, who quickly revealed- TA DA!-her narcissism. This lasted a scant three weeks, though she later tried to cripple me. That did not work and I cut her off completely-to the consternation of said friend and one other. Seven years later, I am still here and in a position of strength.
Strangely, being somewhat of a loner who does enjoy others' company on my own terms, the only experience I had with an emotional vampire came when I listened to a well-meaning, but deluded friend and connected with an initially charming woman, who quickly revealed- TA DA!-her narcissism. This lasted a scant three weeks, though she later tried to cripple me. That did not work and I cut her off completely-to the consternation of said friend and one other. Seven years later, I am still here and in a position of strength.
I am glad you figure things out fast!