Let’s talk about animals for a moment. Animals have this innate capacity, this incredible ability, to offer you unconditional space just to be. They don’t discriminate like we humans do. They don’t judge based on race, culture, caste, creed, or anything like that—none of that petty, divisive stuff. They simply accept you as you are, which is why a part of me thinks we don’t deserve them. They offer something we often can’t: pure, non-judgmental acceptance. They understand you without needing words. They just sense what you’re going through and offer support without ever asking.
Now, that is a remarkable thing. I’d say it’s a blessing from God, from the universe, or from whatever higher power you believe in. But here’s the tragedy: narcissists, monstrous as they are, don’t even leave these poor creatures alone. They weaponize this capacity for unconditional love and use it to fuel their abuse. This is why it’s so heartbreaking, and it’s exactly why I’m talking about this subject today.
Let’s start with a basic understanding. I won’t go too deep into explaining narcissism itself, because I assume you’re already familiar with that. Instead, I’ll focus on just one aspect: how narcissists interact with pets. When we talk about narcissism, we’re talking about individuals who are predatory in nature. They use others—people, animals, whatever they can—to feed their ego, inflate their grandiosity, and feel superior.
Unfortunately, pets often become victims of this predatory behavior. There are two main dynamics when it comes to narcissists and pets.
1. When the Pet Belongs to the Narcissist
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