Narcissists hide many things, burying them deep so that no one discovers them. It’s not uncommon for a narcissist to view everyone as a threat. Their paranoia makes them constantly afraid that their carefully crafted persona—which is fake—will be exposed.
Because of this, they are always on high alert and feel the need to control everything to create a sense of security for themselves. Their life is a constant competition, and they believe that people are watching and waiting for them to reveal their secrets. To mask their paranoia, they put on a charismatic facade, making it difficult to see how much they distrust and underestimate others—unless you get close to them.
However, since they are always wary of people, getting close to them is no easy task. They often project their fears onto others, assuming that everyone is as vulnerable as they are. To them, life is a game where they must strike first—either they manipulate and deceive others, or they risk being manipulated themselves. Their mindset revolves around gaining the upper hand, deceiving others to maintain control, and making people trust them while never trusting anyone in return.
2. Narcissists Fear Rejection and Abandonment
Rejection and abandonment are two of the greatest fears of a narcissist. Rejection is particularly dangerous to them because it can cause others to lose interest in them, while abandonment makes them feel like they have lost control over a relationship. Their biggest fear is that their partner will leave them before they can discard the relationship themselves.
Another reason narcissists fear rejection and abandonment is that they struggle to understand why someone would leave them. They cannot comprehend their partner’s disappointment—does it mean their hidden flaws have been discovered? This thought terrifies them. They feel devalued and attacked, which they cannot accept.
Because they believe they are indispensable, they try to manipulate and exploit others emotionally. Narcissists refuse to accept rejection, so they do whatever it takes to convince others that they are essential to their dreams and success. They will go to great lengths to avoid rejection and abandonment.
3. Narcissists Fear That You Will Expose Them
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