Have you ever met someone who is super smooth with words? They compliment you, flatter you, and subtly convince you to help them out, leaving you feeling attracted to them because of how they made you feel. They idealize you, making you feel special at first. But once they feel in control, the affection fades, leaving you confused and missing that initial excitement. This is the trick of the narcissistic glow. It pulls you in, making you always want more, but unlike genuinely charming people, narcissists use their slick talk to control, not to build emotional bonds.
3 The Narcissistic Savior Complex
Narcissists often play the hero, swooping in to rescue you in times of trouble. They offer solutions, support, and care—traits that are genuinely attractive. However, they don’t do this out of true empathy. Narcissists are not that caring. They help you so that you feel indebted to them, gaining control and admiration in the process. They pull you in with their savior act, manipulating your emotions and making you dependent on them. Real kindness, on the other hand, is about helping without expecting anything in return—something narcissists struggle with.
2 Overconfidence vs. True Confidence
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