Narcissists love to provoke high-voltage emotional reactions from you. Why? It feeds their need for narcissistic supply. By inspiring these reactions, they feel a twisted sense of importance and superiority. Once you react, they point the finger and say, “Look at you, you’re the crazy one.” This tactic not only discredits you but also allows them to stay calm, cool, and collected, manipulating the situation to make you seem unstable. It’s a sick game, but one they play regularly, especially with their chosen target.
Number three: “My ex is crazy.
What this actually means is they drove their ex crazy through similar toxic behaviors. They’ll often speak ill of an ex to create a narrative that serves their agenda. Healthy people don’t need to diminish their exes, especially early on in a relationship. If someone leads with this narrative quickly, be cautious. Chances are, if you’re lucky, you’ll be the “crazy ex” next.
Number four: “He or she is just a friend.
Often, this is a sign the narcissist keeps people on standby as potential sources of narcissistic supply. They may use these “friends” to remind you of how easily you could be replaced. If you question this behavior, they’ll label you as jealous, insecure, or controlling.
Number five: “You’re so insecure and jealous.
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