Remember that feeling you get when everyone’s eyes are on you, when you’re the center of attention? A narcissist craves that feeling like an addict craves a fix. They might lie about dramatic events or fabricate stories to grab the spotlight. Imagine a child throwing a tantrum to get a toy; a narcissist might throw out a fantastical lie about a near-death experience or a celebrity encounter, just to get everyone looking their way.
3 The Puppet Master’s Strings:
Narcissists have a deep-seated need to control those around them. Lies become tools in their manipulative arsenal. They might lie to guilt-trip you into doing their bidding, deflect blame after a mistake they clearly made, or isolate you from your support system. It’s like a puppet master maneuvering strings – they craft narratives and falsehoods to control how you perceive them and the situation.
4 Apathy, Not Empathy:
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