8. Helping others.
Why does helping need to be such a big deal? Being naturally generous individuals, empaths love to give and share whatever they have with others. As an empath yourself, you know how much helping means to you. It is a huge part of who you are. However, when narcissists see this behavior as long as they aren’t on the receiving end, they are certainly going to be pissed.
Narcissists do not see people as people, but as mere objects, they are to be manipulated into doing what they please. Seeing you helping another person is considered a waste for them. Their large but fragile egos do not leave much space for caring about others. Want to piss a narcissist off? Just keep being a good person.
7. Being better than them.
Why can’t I ever be proud of myself with them? A narcissist’s deepest fear is for someone else to become better than them. When empaths like you fix their minds on something, nothing really gets in the way of their success.
As you revel in your success and try to share it with them, instead of pleasant greetings and congratulations, you are met with dismal, downplaying, or even anger. They may accuse you of having cheated your way to the top or they may attribute your success to themselves. Remember that their reactions do not tarnish the value of your success in any way. Continue to embrace it and be proud while they do in their insecurities.
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