What Angers the Narcissist?

Are They Jealous?

A Narcissist can be bothered by the most minute things, and it appears out of nowhere. Their moods can be compared to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

They think that they are superior to everyone else and they hate being corrected, when they get constructive criticism, or being wrong. Especially from a higher authority.

Competitive? Definitely! They hate to lose!

A Narcissist is like a child, wanting all the toys, when they get something new, this is their opportunity to brag about it too. Something they love to do. A lot.

They hate when people are late.

You will notice when they get behind the wheel, severe road rage! That can be incredibly scary!

They hate it when you are sick, it means that they have to take on the responsibility of caring for you as well as your children, if you have them. If your children get sick, the reaction is the same.

The Narcissist is not the focus; this makes them angry.

If you or your children have made any major accomplishments, this angers them to the point where they may belittle anything to try to upset you. A time in your life when you should be proud. Yes, they are not only jealous of you; they are also envious of your children.

Anytime you don’t pay attention to them, they get angry.

The emphasis should consistently be on them. Remember, they thrive on attention, adoration, admiration, and constant validation.

They get angry if you leave them alone, or when you ask for help, even to fix something. You will get excuses or a tantrum. Yet they make you dependent on them.

Early in the relationship, they were more than willing to help you, but as time went on, in their eyes, you became a burden to them, and that made them angry.

My motto was, if you want something done, figure it out and do it yourself.

A narcissist reacts with anger when they are exposed; they despise being discovered.

When you tell them No and set clear boundaries,  going No Contact.

When you move on and are happy.

You are not asking for too much, they just offer you too little. The bare minimum.

Their irrational behavior makes you anxious and feel like you are constantly walking on eggshells or merely keeping the peace.

Their anger issues only get worse with age, along with their sense of entitlement or delusion.  I  did a post about this, The Aging Narcissist

Anyone experiencing Narcissistic Abuse may be familiar with this.

Please don’t blame yourself. 

If you are in a Narcissistic Abusive situation, please seek immediate assistance by contacting your local police or domestic violence hotline.

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Does A Narcissist Show Emotion?

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Crocodile Tears

There are times when you may see them cry, but you never see tears. This I have personally seen firsthand.

They get angry, they laugh, and they have some moments of sadness. Everyone does, crying. This is what is commonly known as crocodile tears. They use it to gain sympathy, a form of manipulation. One of the many tactics used.

I think that after a while, we become indifferent to this behavior.

At least from what I have noticed, they look uncomfortable, a weird expression on their face when others show emotion. They hate seeing their own children cry. Have you encountered this?

It is completely acceptable to express your emotions; doing so does not make you weak. Your feelings are valid. If you are feeling upset, sad, or angry, it’s important to share those feelings with them. However, in the case of a Narcissist, such emotions are often suppressed by their spouse or children, as the Narcissist tends to invalidate these feelings.

If they are upset, they become very quiet, and we find ourselves apologizing.

The abuser’s tears are not genuine; as mentioned, they are a manipulation tactic. This tactic can also be employed during the hoover phase when they offer a fake apology.

I hope that this helped give you a better understanding of this topic.

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Behind Every Picture, there is a story

Look Closely

There will be a time when you look through old photos of you and your ex. maybe thinking about how happy you were, but look again, closely. Were you genuinely happy? This may not be understood now, especially if this breakup is recent. But let me tell you, behind the eyes it can reveal so much.

The Narcissist’s expression in photos is very telling as well. It almost looks like they are putting on a show, fooling everyone.

As you begin to heal from the emotional abuse, mind games, and trauma bonding, you’ll gradually gain a clearer understanding of your experiences over time. Looking at photos will no longer trigger painful memories, and you’ll understand that the relationship or marriage was never genuine; it was only perceived that way by you.

Yes, this is a painful lesson, but one that you will grow from, understand, and know your worth. It will be an awakening, a realization that you deserve much better.

You were in a fog for so long and now you moved through it, stronger, aware of the red flags to watch for.

The person in the photo is not the person you are right now. You have changed and grown and gained knowledge about Narcissism.

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