Number two: loud farting and burping as a calculated power play.
You may have noticed how narcissists deliberately dominate spaces with bodily noises; they do it intentionally. Loud farting and belching serve as crude assertions of dominance, openly flaunting their disrespect for everyone else present. Imagine you’re eating something in your space when that narcissist suddenly erupts into a deafening belch or a loud fart that reverberates through the room. They often smirk, chuckle, or even let out a loud laugh, dismissing your discomfort and embarrassment with callous indifference. This behavior, as I said, is not accidental or simply poor manners; it is designed to provoke reactions of disgust, discomfort, or total embarrassment. Narcissists revel in the distress they cause, basking in twisted satisfaction and reinforcing their dominance over others.
Number three: shaving, trimming, and laundry chaos all over the house.
Another repulsive habit they practice with shocking regularity is the tendency to leave grooming chaos behind. When living with a male narcissist, it’s routine for anyone to walk into the bathroom after they have shaved or trimmed their hair and feel like they’ve stepped into a war zone: tiny hairs scattered across sinks, floors, mirrors, and even towels. Nothing is spared from their grooming aftermath. It’s almost like they have performed delicate surgery, deliberately leaving evidence of their presence behind because they see you as a slave. Narcissists do not simply forget to clean; they intentionally leave messes behind, silently communicating that it is beneath their dignity to clean up and that kind of work is for you. Moreover, their laundry habits are equally troubling: dirty socks thrown carelessly on the sofa, shirts haphazardly dropped on chairs, and dirty underwear lying blatantly near but never inside the laundry basket—just nearby, creating chaotic environments. They assert your role as the subordinate caretaker responsible for managing their mess.
Number four: they do hygiene but only for show.
It’s selective showering and brushing teeth. They weaponize hygiene for admiration, attention, and to appear normal. One particularly bizarre but telling narcissistic trait involves their selective hygiene practices. Narcissists typically neglect personal cleanliness unless they are scheduled to see someone important or leave the house for a social or professional event, which is abnormal. They may go days without showering, brushing their teeth, or attending to basic personal hygiene, completely indifferent to their odor or unkempt appearance as long as they remain unseen by outsiders. However, the moment they are expecting company or stepping outside, they frantically scrub, wash, and cover themselves in fragrances or deodorants to project a pristine image. This superficial hygiene routine highlights an essential truth: personal care for narcissists is purely performative, driven by appearances rather than genuine self-respect or care for those around them. They will remain intentionally dirty and smelly, clearly communicating through their bodies that your comfort and opinion hold no importance for them.
Number five: using shared personal items without boundaries.
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