Nobody wants to admit this, but there’s always that one person in the family or circle of friends who ruins every holiday or celebration, no matter how good the food is or how perfect the decorations are. Somehow, they still manage to suck the joy right out of the room. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
It’s like they have a sixth sense for drama. Today, we’ll talk about the ten hidden reasons narcissists ruin every holiday or celebration. Are you ready for number one?
1. They can’t stand not being the center of attention.
Narcissists hate not being the star of the show. When attention shifts to someone else at your birthday or a family holiday, it feels like oxygen is being stolen from their lungs, so they hijack the moment. Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a clinical psychologist and expert on narcissism, says, “If they can’t be admired, they’ll settle for being feared or pitied, as long as all eyes are on them.” That’s why your special day suddenly becomes a battleground of passive-aggressive comments, emotional outbursts, or emergencies that magically require everyone’s focus. They don’t care if they ruin the mood, as long as they’re back in the spotlight. It’s not about the celebration; it’s about their need to feel important. Sadly, they’re willing to burn the whole party down just to get it.
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