Furthermore, the narcissist thrives on the subservience of others. When someone asserts independence, it essentially rejects the narcissist’s perceived grandeur. This punctures the narcissist’s delusional idea of themselves. It’s as if their oxygen supply has been cut off, and they will frantically gasp and flail, trying to regain what they lost. The narcissist is haunted by this loss—the fact that someone is beyond their grasp, flourishing without them and no longer a pawn in their game, leaves a gaping void.
3. The Energy They Can’t Find Anywhere Else
Third, narcissists struggle to find the energy they once got from you. They are like sunflowers that constantly turn toward the sun, soaking up all the light and warmth. For narcissists, the sun is the adoration and energy they extract from those around them. This adoration validates their bloated sense of self-worth and feeds their narrative of being unparalleled. But when the sun sets for these human sunflowers, it feels like an endless, chilling night. The absence of this adoration leaves them craving the empathy they once received.
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