10. They become increasingly mean.
What makes them so mean? How a narcissist seems is not at all indicative of how they feel inside. In the mind of a narcissist, there are two selves at work: Their true self and the ideal self they present to the world. Anything that can harm their ideal self, even the most insignificant ones can be construed as a threat.
Being upfront with a narcissist and telling them how their behavior affects you could lead to a temper tantrum. So as an empath in a narcissist’s life, be ready to face their theory. If you embarrass a narcissist, you may incite their rage, which is oftentimes extremely disproportionate to the transgression done to them. Try to keep yourself calm and allow yourself to think rationally. Do not succumb to their outbursts.
9. They try to distort the truth.
Truth distortion is common among narcissists. They do so in different ways like overstating the truth or downplaying the gravity of their errors. What never changes though is their complete disdain for reality. Why do they lie so much? Sometimes narcissists lie about the most insignificant things, so why do they do this?
Most narcissists lie because they have no respect for any type of higher authority. They consider themselves to be superior and above the rules. Unlike simple denial or repression, they have a clear idea of what they desire and deceive you to achieve their objectives. Be wary of these distortions and stand firm in the truth. And do your best to keep yourself from believing their lies.
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