Narcissists set themselves up for failure. If you take a step back, you’ll see that their actions create the shame and guilt they want to avoid. They can’t handle rejection, yet they keep pushing people away. Narcissists are walking contradictions; their actions speak louder than their words. They hurt others to feel good about themselves, but it doesn’t work and they end up hurting themselves too.
Secret #4 – The narcissist’s surprising need
The narcissist actually needs you. They treat people like pawns, but they need constant praise and ego stroking. If you stop giving them that, they read it as rejection. A narcissist will do the bare minimum and expect praise for it. Keeping up their act is a full-time job, and they can’t do it without you.
Secret #5 – How the narcissist gets supply
Narcissists feed on other people’s emotions. They drain both positive and negative energy to feel better or in control. Whether you swoon over their compliments or freak out over their abuse, it’s all supply for them. The key to breaking free is staying calm and not showing emotion.
Secret #6 – What the narcissist knows
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