When a narcissist perceives you as powerful, this is what they do to confront you. Narcissists are sadists who enjoy seeing you in pain and distress. They have a pathological need to rob you of your happiness. In the eyes of the narcissist, your every word or action is met with disapproval. When the narcissist sees their victim grow and be accepted by others, it’s the most painful thing they have ever witnessed.
In public, the narcissist is always the good guy, giving the impression that they genuinely care about you. However, they are continually hatching schemes to bring you down from the shadows. To narcissists, your role in their lives remains significant as long as you continue to provide a purpose and satisfy their need for validation. Whether they view you as an insignificant or formidable target, they will attempt to exert their influence over you. Ultimately, it is about the narcissists having control over everything—not you.
How Narcissists Respond
The topic for today is how narcissists respond to people who are not readily persuaded or who are self-assured and know precisely what they want. Because they can’t accept others for who they truly are, narcissists are frequently regarded as haughty. Those resistant to persuasion show confidence, have high self-esteem, and are typically grounded, which makes narcissists feel threatened. This does not prevent them from pursuing the individuals in question, though. No one is an exception when dealing with narcissists. To achieve their ultimate aim, the narcissist will stop at nothing to break those who threaten their control.
No One Is an Exception
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