Why Narcissists Want to Humble You
Narcissists are competitive, entitled, and hate seeing others happy. Much of their existence is spent trying to keep others down. They seek to humble or bring others down to maintain a sense of superiority and control. They do this through various subtle and manipulative tactics that erode the confidence and self-esteem of those around them. Today, I want to quickly go through some of the tactics narcissists use to keep you “humble.” At the end of the day, the narcissist wants to be the only one celebrated. They want to be the only one on top, the only one to shine and draw attention to themselves.
Withholding Validation
There are eight ways narcissists try to humble or keep you down. The first is by withholding praise and validation. Even if you accomplish great things and others celebrate your successes, the narcissist will not. Instead, they withhold compliments or appreciation to make you feel like you’re never good enough. They refuse to acknowledge your talents or appreciate your contributions because they don’t want you to feel significant or special in any way. This can be very soul-destroying, especially if the narcissist is your parent or partner. By doing this, they prevent you from feeling proud of your accomplishments, keeping you in a state of self-doubt. This creates a cycle where you constantly seek their approval but never receive it.
Criticism and Belittling
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