At first glance, a narcissist might seem like they despise you or have no interest in your life. Their actions may suggest indifference or even hatred, but beneath this cold façade lies a complex truth. Deep down, they are actually drawn to you. They love your appearance, your personality, and everything that makes you unique. The problem arises when they come to a painful realization—they cannot possess these qualities themselves.
What starts as admiration quickly turns into resentment. The narcissist becomes envious of the attention and recognition you receive simply for being who you are. Since they cannot embody the qualities that they find so appealing, they turn to destruction. Their love morphs into hate and anger. If they can’t possess what makes you special, they aim to destroy it, and in turn, they will try to destroy you. They do this by attempting to redefine who you are, twisting your past, and manipulating your perception of reality. Gaslighting becomes their tool, making you doubt your own thoughts, senses, and memories. This psychological, emotional, and sometimes even physical abuse is driven by their initial love for your qualities, now poisoned by envy and frustration.
The narcissist’s behavior is fueled by deep-rooted feelings of hate, anger, jealousy, and envy. When they first entered your life, they were aware they had gotten lucky. They knew they didn’t deserve someone with your attributes, which is why they resorted to manipulation and devaluation. Their goal was to make you feel unworthy of them when, in reality, they were never worthy of you. They sensed this truth from the start, prompting them to create a false persona—a character designed to lure you in.
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