When a narcissist sees you as being too strong, this is what they’ll do. Narcissists desire nothing more than to be in a position of power and control. These individuals have a great need to exert authority and command over the people in their surroundings, including their spouses, co-workers, and friends. This need drives them to behave dominantly and aggressively.
So why do people act in such a manner? Because they feel they are not in control of the situation. Clear about what to do, they will attempt anything that has a chance of being successful. Many people have been in violent, abusive relationships with narcissists that have gone on for a very long time. Both codependency and narcissism are characterized by an obsession with achieving power and authority over others. They will make an effort to control you, whether they believe you will be an easy or tough target.
We will take a look at some of the strategies that narcissists use to get rid of people they view as a threat. These are individuals who are not easily swayed by the opinions of others. They are powerful, self-reliant individuals who have developed in both their thinking and actions.
Let’s begin.
Narcissists have difficulty accepting people for who they truly are, and as a result, they tend to treat others poorly. People who aren’t easily influenced give off an air of confidence, have a healthy sense of self-esteem, and are generally well-grounded. These are the ones who make narcissists feel threatened. The fact that this is the case doesn’t deter them from pursuing these individuals.
There is no whitelist when it comes to dealing with narcissists; those who are vulnerable and even those who are powerful will be the focus of their invasion. The methods by which they interact with people set them apart. The narcissist’s ultimate goal is to destroy everything that stands in their way, and they will stop at nothing to achieve this goal.
Narcissists believe that the only way to improve their own self-esteem is to bring down the self-esteem of those around them. Even though some of us are smart and tenacious, and even though it’s possible that we won’t cave into the love bombing they’re throwing at us, they are still intent on convincing us to comply with their demands.
We need to remember that while narcissists like to employ love bombing to bring others under their control, they also have a range of other tactics at their disposal. This is something we must keep in mind at all times. When people realize that flattery and charm aren’t enough to win someone’s favor, it’s not uncommon for them to play the victim in order to earn sympathy.
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Narcissistic individuals care very little about how others feel about them as a result of their actions or words. At this point, all they require is something to work with in order to move on. They are willing to make do with anything they can get their hands on, whether it is love, adoration, pity, or even hatred. Because of the mental and emotional investment you have made in them, they become significant to you and play a role in the trajectory of your life.
If they’re successful in making you feel sorry for them, they will continue to use this tactic and likely sprinkle some flattery and charm on top of it for good measure. Therefore, the narcissist’s last-ditch effort to gain control over us and make us comply with their will is to appeal to our pity.
In order to avoid going to work, they may dishonestly declare that they are ill or suffering from a disease. They might even deliberately hurt themselves to attract your attention to their shenanigans. It is not uncommon for them to become combative and insist that you are the only person who can assist them in any way.
Narcissists are excellent actors and actresses because they believe this is the only way for them to reach the level of control they need. When confronted with the reality that you are more powerful, they will come across as feeble, looking weak and submissive in an effort to win your trust and gain your confidence.
Narcissists want to maintain control over their victims so they can bring about the victim’s destruction. Because of this, it is possible for them to turn around and force you into a ditch, despite the fact that you helped them out of it in the first place. The goal of a person with a narcissistic personality disorder is to exert absolute dominance and control over others at all times, regardless of the circumstances or the consequences.
In order to get you to fall for their scheme, they will act as though they are either hopelessly in love with you or a helpless victim. They receive a skewed perception of their own self-worth and an inflated sense of superiority as a result of the massive boost to their self-esteem that comes from bringing another powerful person to their knees.
After extracting as much useful information as they can from you, they will do it with great zeal and then cast you aside once they have finished using you. Even if they are unsuccessful in getting what they want by flattering others, being charming, or playing the role of the victim, the narcissist will not give up.
If they are unable to exercise influence over you and bring you to your knees indirectly, then they have just one option left open to them. The narcissist has a more limited toolbox to work with in this scenario because they didn’t spend enough time getting to know you to discover any hidden flaws or secrets you might have.
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As a result, you have little choice but to prioritize the people who are physically close to you. Everyone has the potential to be taken in by another person, and narcissists will use that potential to either gain access to your life or simply learn more about you. They will pursue a relationship with a member of your family or circle of close friends who is very important to you.
Their main objective is to make you uncomfortable and turn other people against you by winning the favor of everyone in your inner circle. They must first win your favor; they have only one goal in mind, and that is to turn the people against you because you’ve turned down their overtures in the past.
Those who want to take advantage of you are now more prepared than ever to do so in the future. The narcissist will never be content with simply disliking you; they will always want more. Participation is required from everyone in your environment, including yourself. Consequently, they seize every opportunity to spread untruths and engage in slanderous conversations about others.
They do this intentionally to sow the seeds of conflict and cast aspersions on the character of another individual. They are the kind of employees who will stop at nothing until they get you removed from your position and replaced with someone else. Someone like this might make up allegations against you, claiming you are guilty of actions you didn’t commit.
When a narcissist realizes that you have more popularity and respect than they do, they will become obsessed with finding ways to knock you down and make themselves look better. They will act this way because they are terrified of what you will do to them. The ultimate goal of the narcissist is to maintain complete control at all times.
They are willing to engage in any dishonest or unethical behavior, such as stealing, lying, or cheating, to achieve their goal of dominance and control over your life. It is extremely irritating for narcissists when other people are more successful than they are. They despise it when others see through the false personas and identities they have constructed for themselves.
They despise it when we are wise to their tricks and traps and don’t fall for them. They despise our autonomy, our ability to fend for ourselves, and the strong moral character we possess. Because of this, they attempt to steal our belongings while simultaneously destroying us in the process.
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The narcissist is prepared to take on the challenge of vanquishing you, regardless of how straightforward or complex a target you may be for them. If they are unable to gain your favor through love bombs and victimization, they will most likely resort to underhanded tactics and solicit the assistance of your friends or family.
You need never let your guard down and always be on the lookout for their traps and strategies. Regardless of how far you make it, a narcissist will never stop attempting to bring you down to their level. Exercise extreme caution; never let your guard down, and don’t let anyone push you beyond your limits.
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