Number two: their partner or spouse. You might wonder, “What have I done to deserve this hatred?” The answer is: nothing. The hatred stems from their own insecurities. Narcissists often target partners who are successful or accomplished, not out of admiration, but to tear them down.
A male narcissist might impregnate their partner to tie them down with responsibilities, diminishing their partner’s freedom and spirit. Similarly, a female narcissist might manipulate her partner’s resources and overshadow their achievements to feel superior. The underlying reason? They despise the fact that their partner is more capable or influential than they are.
Hatred for the Scapegoat Sibling
Number three: their scapegoat sibling. In narcissistic families, the golden child often becomes a narcissist, while the scapegoat is burdened with all the family’s blame and shame. The narcissist projects their hatred onto the scapegoat sibling, who is treated as the family’s “trash can.”
If asked why they hate their scapegoat sibling, the narcissist will provide a list of superficial reasons: “They’re rebellious,” “They’ve achieved nothing,” or “They’re a disgrace to the family.” The real reason? The narcissist follows the unspoken “commandments” of the narcissistic family dynamic, which dictate that the scapegoat must be treated horribly.
Hatred Towards Your Best Friend
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