You probably spend a great deal of time feeling defeated and frustrated by the narcissist in your life. You see how they treat others, including yourself, and it’s appalling. You’re well aware of what you don’t like in your relationship, but have you ever wondered how to make a narcissist miserable, or what might make them afraid or feel triggered?
For the record, trying to make a narcissist miserable might have its place in the short term, but I don’t recommend focusing on it for too long. It will inevitably impact your mental health and energy levels. However, if you need a quick fix, let’s explore the top 12 things narcissists hate that make them miserable.
1. Lack of Acknowledgment
Most narcissists crave admiration and validation (except for “closet” narcissists). They depend on constant approval to maintain their sense of worth. To achieve this, they absorb or “steal” the energy of others to feel good about themselves. Do you wonder why narcissists don’t mind negative attention? It’s because even negative attention fuels their narcissistic fire; any form of attention gives them the motivation to keep going. They often prefer negative attention since it allows them to deepen the trauma bond and keep you entangled. Therefore, a lack of acknowledgment is a real threat to a narcissist. Indifference is even worse for them than hatred. They would rather you hold a negative opinion than none at all. When no one pays attention to them, they feel unimportant and lost.
2. Speaking Factually
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