Ever wonder why narcissists never change? Even when they’re exposed for doing something horrible, you might expect a normal reaction to be full of guilt, shame, and remorse. But that expectation is rooted in the assumption that narcissists think and feel like the rest of us, and they absolutely do not.
A narcissist doesn’t feel genuine shame over the harm they’ve caused. They don’t lie awake at night, haunted by the pain they’ve inflicted. However, what they do feel is an immediate and burning sense of regret—not for their actions, but for the fact that they were caught. Being exposed is not just inconvenient for them; it’s a threat. Because at their core, narcissists are nothing more than fragile, hollow identities built entirely on illusion. Their entire existence depends on the carefully crafted persona they present to the world. When that mask begins to slip, they will do anything—absolutely anything—to staple it back in place.
Today we are talking about what narcissists actually feel when they are caught red-handed for doing something deplorable. Unfortunately, it’s not anything close to what we would feel if we were caught doing something that harmed another person because narcissists prioritize image over impact. The reason the reaction to exposure is so predictable is their unwavering priority of public perception over personal accountability.
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