Narcissists try to control you because they have to protect the false world they’ve created. Narcissists inhabit a kind of Truman Show of their own making, often resorting to extreme lengths to protect it. To control the narrative of their story, they have to control the people in it, and…
Narcissistic collapse happens when a narcissist’s fake persona is exposed and they experience a complete mental breakdown. Narcissists need admiration and attention from others to validate their false self. This is narcissistic supply. However, cut off this supply, and the narcissist loses their identity. For example; I’m a grandiose narcissist…
What is the best way to deal with a narcissistic person? Well, to understand how to deal with them, you must also understand the things narcissists hate the most. Those with NPD are some of the most difficult people to be around. And the movies make it seem like their…
There are many things a narcissist does when you pull away. This is when their negative actions amplify. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe. The things a narcissist does can drain you and damage your self-esteem. However, when they figure out you’re finally trying to end things…
Do you want to know how to outsmart a narcissist? Is it possible to beat them at their own game? Should you even try? Narcissists are master manipulators and have been playing mind games since they were children. They know all the tricks, and they cheat. Outsmarting a narcissist is…
An inflated sense of self-importance may lead to decreased empathy and many other negative traits. A balance of self-worth is much healthier and more fulfilling. A balance of self-importance is healthy and ultimately leads to better relations. Understanding your worth and striving to improve yourself daily through introspection is crucial.…
Narcissists have an over-inflated sense of self-worth and entitlement. They go to extraordinary lengths to protect and preserve this self-image, using any method necessary. One way a narcissist maintains their coveted image is to control how others see them. By controlling what people think, they create their own narrative in…
With hindsight, a narcissist’s mind games are plain to see. However, it’s much harder to spot them at the beginning of a relationship. Narcissists use a variety of manipulation techniques. For instance, love bombing hooks you in initially. Then they keep you dangling with hot and cold behaviors designed to…