Escalation of Toxicity
This is when the relationship can become even more miserable. The narcissist senses that you’ve seen through their insecurity and figured out their game, and they don’t like it. When you start to gray-rock, it’s like a roller coaster—their rage escalates. They aren’t getting the usual reactions from you, so they get meaner and meaner, targeting your insecurities, mocking your friends, family, or even your job. The toxicity intensifies, and you didn’t think it could get any worse, but it does. However, if you stand your ground and resist breaking under pressure, eventually, the narcissist will start to deflate. They might get bored or lose interest, but reaching this point comes with a world of abuse, anger, and rage.
Narcissists’ Hyperawareness
If you thought things were bad before, they can become even worse once the narcissist senses that you “get it.” Despite their lack of empathy, narcissists are highly attuned to their surroundings, but only from an egocentric perspective. They constantly monitor for threats and are hyper-aware of any signs that they aren’t receiving the respect or validation they believe they deserve. They notice when people start seeing through them and begin to act differently around them.
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