Narcissists hate resilience because it reminds them of their own cowardice. They try everything to bring you down, often recruiting flying monkeys and enablers to keep you entangled in their chaos. When you stand strong or openly express your emotions, it highlights their failures. Owning up to mistakes takes courage, something narcissists cannot do. If they can’t take your bravery away, they will try to destroy it.
Number three: They hate big-minded, visionary, and independent people.
Narcissists despise those who actively pursue their dreams and make a real impact in the world. Unlike the narcissist, who lives in delusions of grandeur, visionaries create tangible change. This success serves as a painful reminder of their own shortcomings. When you turn your plans into reality, they feel threatened and may try to undermine you.
Number four: They hate truth-tellers.
Narcissists cannot stand people who call out their dysfunction and refuse to enable their false selves. Truth-tellers see reality for what it is and challenge the status quo. In a narcissistic family, they are often marked as the black sheep and subjected to gaslighting and abuse. By refusing to play along, they become targets for punishment and abandonment, all while struggling to maintain their sanity.
Number five: They hate happy people.
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