1. Acting Vulnerable.
The first way they will seek to do this is by appealing to our empathetic nature. The Narcissist knows that if their misfortune is grave enough or if they act vulnerable enough, then you may have sympathy for them and choose to give them another chance. So, the Narcissist will publicize and even create their own misfortune to make you feel sorry for them. Illness is a popular card that they like to pull. They would fake sicknesses or exaggerate an illness to make you feel as if they are at death’s door.
The Narcissist may also use a death in the family as an opportunity to play on your emotions as well. They would fake being devastated by the loss. They would make a scene at the funeral, anything to draw attention to themselves that would tug at your heartstrings. Vulnerability is key, as it allows the Narcissist to appear as a helpless, weak, harmless victim.
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