You, the empath, don’t even need to say anything. Just being around you forces them to confront everything they’ve buried.
At first, you might think, Oh, this is a chance for them to grow and heal. But the raw truth of that reflection is too much for them to handle. Instead of facing it, they attack it. They lash out, blame, and manipulate—all to avoid the truths your presence reveals.
When they hate you, they are projecting their own self-hatred. They mistake their shadow for you.
Your authenticity draws them in like a moth to a flame. But the same reflection they are drawn to terrifies them. It’s a vicious cycle: they are both mesmerized and repelled by the light you shine.
Reason 3: The Empath’s Light
The biggest reason narcissists are drawn to empaths is the light they bring.
Your light—the unique essence that makes you you—is everything the narcissist is not. It challenges their fragile sense of superiority and the carefully constructed façade they use to appear powerful, brilliant, and significant.
Your light is not just intimidating—it’s a threat.
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