It’s well-established that the more grandiose a narcissist’s defenses are, the more insecure they are underneath.
They may be insecure about their looks, intelligence, status, money, or popularity—qualities judged by superficial standards.
Since narcissists are fixated on these, they can easily spiral into shame-based rage if someone points out that they, like everyone else, have deficits in these areas. While benign narcissists may be superficial, more malignant ones can be psychologically or physically dangerous, so provoking them is ill-advised.
Number 6: Not Arguing with Them
Narcissists are antagonistic by nature and thrive on conflict. Unlike most people, who seek agreeable, harmonious relationships, narcissists actively pursue chaos to gain narcissistic supply.
They may enjoy admiration and compliments but, if bored, they will provoke negative attention through arguments. If you deny them this by not engaging, they might lose control.
This doesn’t apply to well-intentioned disagreements essential in healthy relationships—narcissists crave the attention that comes with conflict, not resolution.
Number 5: Implying They Need Professional Help
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