When it becomes evident that you have a backbone, dignity, integrity, and self-respect? You have standards and boundaries. What happens when they see you have the capacity for wise discernment and are therefore onto them?
You are your own person, know your mind, and aren’t open to—or available for—manipulative control and power dynamics in any relationship. When it becomes clear that their tactics have zero sway over you, you are immovable. So, what will the narcissist do? How will they handle it? The short answer: not very well.
Typical Narcissistic Responses
Initially, a narcissist may be drawn to your strength, confidence, courage, and personal power. But inevitably, they will be triggered by these same traits, perceiving you as a threat. Even something minor or innocuous you say or do can inflict a narcissistic injury, trigger pathological envy, or ignite narcissistic rage.
Whether they reveal it or not, you’ll suddenly become a target, often simply for being your fabulous self—unwilling to bow down to their delusional perception of reality. The more empowered, confident, and happy you are, the more their deep-seated feelings of inadequacy and insecurity are triggered. This makes you a threat to their fragile ego and false persona.
When You’re “Too Tough” for Them
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