How does a narcissist choose his supply?
The Primary Narcissistic Supply is attention, in both its public forms (fame, notoriety, infamy, celebrity) and its private, interpersonal, forms (adoration, adulation, applause, fear, repulsion). It is important to understand that attention of any kind – positive or negative – constitutes Primary Narcissistic Supply.
What does a narcissist look for in a target?
“They get targeted if they are in good shape, they exercise a lot, and take care of their appearance. I’ve also seen people specifically targeted if they are of a religious faith, then the person either tries to get them to do things that go against their faith principles, or somehow break [them] down.”
What happens when a narcissist’s Dark Side is exposed?
Their “dark side” becoming public knowledge or being exposed in some way is the narcissist’s worst nightmare. They will go to extreme lengths to prevent it from happening. If you’ve ever been in a child custody battle with a narcissist, you know this to be true.
How do you deal with a narcissist as an adult?
But as an adult, you can use it against the narcissist in your life. Step out of their control. Or better yet, walk away. When you walk away from them, you are likely to discover that initially, it will make them work harder to gain their control back. They will double their efforts to make you conform to their expectations.
What are the personality traits of a narcissist?
Narcissists like to be in control. They usually have a clear idea of how things are supposed to be and how others should behave. When reality refuses to conform to their picture and when other people go against the narcissist’s wishes and ideas, this can trigger an explosive response.
Does the narcissist always win in a relationship?
The narcissist will always win because the truth is, they don’t love you and they don’t really care about you. So they have the upper hand. However, you should know that there are certain things that can drive a narcissist insane.