Narcissists have a way of making you feel ugly, undesirable, and unworthy without saying a word. They mess with your self-worth through subtle, calculated behaviors that aim to alter your self-perception, making you see yourself as this undesirable thing that looks shabby and disorganized.
Number One: They Ignore You When You Dress Up
Let’s say you put effort into your appearance—maybe you got a new outfit, did your hair differently, or wore something you know you look good in. What will you get from the narcissist? No reaction. Not a glance, not a compliment, not even basic acknowledgment. The most painful part is they will compliment others in front of you but never you. Nothing hurts more than your partner praising a stranger while completely ignoring their own spouse.
If they notice you at all, they may pretend and make you feel as if you are overdressed for the occasion, often with a subtle smile on their face that chips away at your confidence. Another strange behavior of a male narcissist is that he will praise his mother or even his sister but never you. This is an intentional, cleverly crafted trick to make you doubt yourself.
Let me tell you a secret: he is jealous of you. At the same time, he is sadistic. He knows you are expecting some kind of response, but his silence is his way of controlling you. They condition you to feel that no matter how much effort you put in, it’s never going to be enough. The narcissist knows very well that you are far more beautiful than them in every aspect, and they hate that fact every day. So they treat you in a way that makes you feel bad about yourself. Since they can’t change your outer beauty and glow, they make you feel ugly inside by neglecting you in every way possible.
Number Two: They Attack Your Self-Esteem with Body Language
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