Narcissists project an image of invincibility and omnipotence. They present themselves as untouchable, unaffected by the mundane concerns and feelings that mortals experience. Their grandiose sense of self may make them appear as if nothing can dent their armor. However, beneath this impenetrable facade, there are certain experiences that completely destroy this illusion and leave them feeling powerless.
1. Hating and wanting to hurt or destroy you for exposing them
Narcissists carefully paint a picture of themselves where they’re always the hero, the biggest victim, or the star. Think of it like they’re building a tower made of cards. They want everyone to be wowed by it, but then someone—who in this case is you—comes along and points out that the tower isn’t stable or is actually a bit crooked. The narcissist loses it. They feel like their whole world is crumbling down, like a punch to the stomach. They go into battle mode, becoming super angry and fixated on you. They try to win by making the other person lose.
Here’s the twist though: deep down, they cannot get over the fact that they were exposed. It’s like a stain that just won’t come out. They may act as if they’ve moved on, but it eats at them. It doesn’t let them sleep at night, and they secretly ruminate over the fact that you caused so much damage to their image. They may pretend to be happy and act like they don’t even think about you, but the reality is they never let go. You serve as a reminder of their mortified self, which haunts them until the very end.
2. Losing control over you and not being able to use you again
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