Narcissists commonly cheat because they lack self-control. It’s not in their nature to resist the urge to feed their ego with additional sources of attention. Is it ever possible to stop a narcissist from cheating?
The key reasons narcissists lie and cheat on their relationships are poor impulse control, a big ego, an inflated sense of self-importance, grandiosity, a lack of guilt, empathy, and shame, and a persistent need for narcissistic supply.
8 Things that Stop Narcissists from Cheating
Here are 8 things that can stop narcissists from cheating:
Number 1: You Don’t Feel Insecure or Jealous of Them
The best way to keep narcissists from cheating is to avoid making them feel insecure or jealous. Feeling insecure about yourself is easy when you’re with a narcissist, which can lead to jealousy. If you don’t feel insecure or jealous in your relationship with a narcissist, it will be hard for them to find something wrong with you. When a narcissist feels threatened by your success, they will do whatever it takes to tear you down and bring you back in line with their expectations. If they feel you could be more successful than they are, or if they think other people view you as superior, they may seek revenge. Narcissists may cheat on you with another potential partner they consider better.
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