Now, I’m not saying that every person who rolls their eyes is a narcissist; of course not. I advise you to look at the bigger picture and not focus solely on these discrete elements. These eye moments are complementary things that come with the main narcissistic personality. Think of them as add-ons, not specific individual signs of narcissism. Looking at them individually without context may lead to confusion. I’m describing them to help you understand that these behaviors are also abusive, and they have a meaning behind them.
The classic eye roll is a way of shaming or telling you, “Here you go again with the same drama.” The narcissist tries to make you feel like a broken record, unable to let go of the past, or always causing problems. They might accuse you of pestering, arguing, complaining, nagging, being clingy, or just wanting drama or fights. This tactic is a destructive way of belittling you, making you feel small and voiceless. They aim to diminish your voice and make you feel like your issues are insignificant.
Sometimes, they combine the eye roll with big sighs, saying things like, “Oh my God,” or they put their hand on their face, as if you’re a burden they can’t stand. They want you to believe you are thick-headed and can’t understand the simplest things. They expect you to be a doormat and accept their behavior without questioning it.
They’ll gaslight you, insisting that you’re the one with all the problems, while they see themselves as perfect and flawless. They refuse to take responsibility for any issues in the relationship and make you believe that you’re always at fault.
In conclusion, these eye movements say a lot about their narcissistic personality, whether it’s the side look to seek attention, the up-down eye movement with disgust to shame you, or the classic eye roll to belittle you. Pay attention to their body language because it never lies, and this applies to them, no matter how great their facade is.
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