Number 7: Never ask narcissists for help in a crisis, for they lack empathy.
A lack of empathy is always a defining feature of narcissism. A narcissist’s grandiosity leads them to see other people as inferior and undeserving of compassion. Their sense of entitlement leaves them feeling only little interest in playing fair. Do not seek help from narcissists during a crisis in your life. Some victims of narcissistic abuse have been abandoned, bullied, and manipulated during the most challenging times of their lives, such as grief, loss, and life-threatening illness.
If you can avoid it, don’t tell the narcissistic person what you are going through. They’ll only make things worse and terrorize you. If you are fortunate enough to have a support network outside of the narcissist, or if you can find one in your community, lean on them during times of crisis. Rather than expecting empathy and reciprocity from a narcissist, concentrate on respecting and honoring your own needs and rights.
A Book: Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men.
Number 8: Never expect narcissists to change, they never do.
A narcissist’s life revolves around acquiring a narcissistic supply that includes things like attention, wealth, power, control, sexual conquest, and fame. They have an insatiable appetite and must be fed indefinitely. Furthermore, while narcissists may change some of their behaviors over time, the psychological dynamics of narcissism typically last a lifetime.
It’s a trap to expect narcissists to change. Recognizing that narcissists are constantly seeking attention and approval can liberate you from false expectations and allow you to set healthy boundaries.
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