How do narcissists pick their victims?

“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.”

Do narcissists underestimate?

They grossly underestimate the intelligence of their targets. Narcissists never genuinely engage with or challenge their targets’ intelligence, because they have to neuter it. Incisive, mature thinking is a narcissist’s enemy. That’s why they sow so much chaos and confusion — so no one around them can think straight.

How do you know if you’re dealing with a toxic narcissist?

However, if someone engages in these behaviors chronically with the intent to harm and with little to no admission of their own wrongdoing, there is a high chance you’re dealing with a highly manipulative and toxic individual. Many malignant narcissists, for example, use most, if not all of the behaviors listed and more to diminish their victims.

Can you be trapped in a relationship with a narcissist?

Anyone can be caught up in a relationship with a narcissist, but individuals with a history of trauma or emotional abuse are more likely to be trapped in these relationships. One of the reasons that narcissists are able to keep partners through the emotional and abuse and traumatization is their ability to manipulate.

How do narcissists keep partners through emotional abuse?

One of the reasons that narcissists are able to keep partners through the emotional and abuse and traumatization is their ability to manipulate. This manipulation starts early in the honeymoon phase of the relationship, where it is often viewed by the partner as something completely different.

Are all narcissists alike?

So, while it might seem pretty logical to assume that narcissists are all alike since their behaviors seem so similar, they can sometimes slip by even the most trained eye – and that’s because there are various personality types within the so-called spectrum of toxic narcissism.