10. They drain the energy out of everyone.
Narcissists don’t just attend the celebration; they suck the life out of it. You spend your time tiptoeing around their moods, trying to keep the peace, and before you know it, you’re emotionally exhausted. Dr. Lindsay Gibson explains that narcissists often hijack the emotional tone of a room by pulling others into their chaos, saying their emotional needs consume the oxygen in the room. So while everyone else is trying to vibe, you’re stuck in an invisible hostage situation, drained, confused, and wondering how happy holidays turned into a nightmare.
At the end of the day, narcissists don’t ruin holidays by accident; it’s part of how they stay in control and keep the attention on themselves. Once you see the pattern, it’s a lot easier to protect your peace and not get sucked into their drama. You deserve to enjoy your holidays, not just survive them.
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