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What does a narcissist want in life?
Narcissists want to have their own way. They tend to be rule-oriented and controlling. They are inflexible. It benefits narcissists to have partners who are willing to go with the flow and not make a big deal over anything, ever.
What does S narcissist do?
Narcissistic personality disorder — one of several types of personality disorders — is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.
What is the relationship between narcissism and control?
In intimate relationships, narcissism and control might be exhibited in the narcissist’s attempt to determine a partner’s choice of friends or how a loved one dresses. The narcissist might become jealous or possessive and resort to aggressive behavior to exert control.
What is it like to live with a narcissist?
Living with a narcissist revolves around becoming their biggest fan, and always staying interested in all their little “accomplishments”. I used to think that narcissistic people genuinely wanted me as a part of their life and success, and they do… but only as a groupie.
What is leveling in a narcissistic relationship?
Leveling is another effective tool in the narcissist’s tool box, or playbook if you will. Leveling brings you down. If you accuse a narcissist of anything, the narcissist will throw back at you your weaknesses, foibles, and insecurities.
What happens to a narcissist when they are abandoned?
The Narcissist is so afraid of losing their Narcissistic supply (and of unconsciously being emotionally hurt) – that they would rather “control”, “master”, or “direct” the potentially destabilizing situation. Being abandoned could cause a narcissistic injury so grave that the whole edifice can come crumbling down.