Number 3: Malignant narcissists are so obsessed with power and control.
Malignant narcissists want to be in charge of everything, no matter what it is or who they are dealing with. They believe that they are superior to everyone else and as such, they should always be treated with respect. If you don’t treat them with respect or if you don’t give them what they want, then they will resort to Extreme Measures to make sure that you do.
Malignant narcissists will use intimidation tactics like gaslighting to convince someone that their memories are faulty, or that their perceptions of reality are wrong. They use stonewalling or silent treatment wherein they refuse to talk about an issue by ignoring the person’s attempts at communication. Narcissists do all these things to impose power and control on their victims.
Number 4: They are unable to handle criticism and rejections.
A malignant narcissist is someone who has such a grandiose sense of self-importance that they can’t handle any sort of rejection. They will lash out at you to make you feel bad about yourself, or they’ll just ignore you when they are upset with you. A malignant narcissist’s sense of self-worth depends on external factors, such as power and Prestige.
They are not only unable to handle criticism and rejection, but they also see them as personal attacks. They will respond with a disproportionate rage through the situation because they feel like they are being attacked, and they may even go as far as plotting revenge or engaging in other destructive Behavior.
Number 5: They lack remorse for harming others.
When someone hurts you, it’s only natural to feel sad, mad, or even guilty about it… but these feelings might never come if you’re dealing with. A malignant narcissist will do whatever it takes to get what they want, even if that means hurting you. If you’ve been in a relationship with a malignant narcissist, you know how much damage they can cause and how much work it takes to heal from their abuse.
What might surprise you when dealing with them is that they don’t care much about your pain and they won’t apologize for causing it either. They are incapable of feeling guilt or remorse for anything they do because they don’t see themselves as responsible for their actions. When a malignant narcissist has done something cruel or hurtful, they’ll just move on as if nothing happened.
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