Why the narcissist wants to keep you around?

They have an inflated sense of ego, which is a cover-up for their low self-esteem, and based on nothing but delusion. Narcissists know exactly what tales to spin to keep you around out of shame or pity. They’re so convincing in their lies, they can make their victims feel like they are going crazy.

What type of person does a narcissist attract?

People who are impressive in some way, either in their career, hobbies and talents, their friendship circles, or family. Someone who will make the narcissist feel good about themselves, through compliments or gestures. Anyone who will reflect well on them in the eyes of other people.

Why do Narcissists like to use people?

Narcissists are often exploitative, and happily use people if they can get away with it. Narcissists love having power over people. And often despise doing the more mundane things in life, such as cleaning and washing. So they naturally recruit people who’ll do these things for them.

Do narcissists go for the weak or the strong?

Just bear in mind it’ll be emotionally draining, and you may end up getting discarded anyway. A common misconception is that narcissists go for the weak, because they are easier to manipulate. In fact, narcissists prefer to try and hook someone in who is strong-willed, and who has talents or characteristics they admire.

Why do Narcissists like to tear down people they admire?

In fact, narcissists prefer to try and hook someone in who is strong-willed, and who has talents or characteristics they admire. That way, they feel more accomplished if they succeed in tearing them down.

What happens when you leave a narcissistic relationship?

Once a relationship is comfortable, or the narcissist thinks you may be planning to leave, they’ll engage in smear tactics to try and depict you as an abuser or unstable person. They often hope that you’ll be pulled back into the drama of the relationship because you’ll be so concerned about reconciling rumors and repairing friendships. 4.