Number 6: They are hurt when you expose them.
They have to put up a front of perfection, and they will get upset if you expose their flaws. They think they are better than everyone else, so if you point out their imperfections, it will make them feel like they are no longer special. Narcissists are all about control, so they have to be in charge of everything, even when it comes to their own feelings.
They can’t stand feeling vulnerable or exposed because they aren’t in control of something, which makes them feel unsafe. Narcissists don’t like it when people get ahead of them or outsmart them by using their own tactics against them.
Number 7: Narcissists are hurt when you reject them.
A narcissist’s feelings are easily hurt by rejection. They are very sensitive people and they can’t stand the idea of someone not liking them. A narcissist will feel hurt when they’re rejected by their partner or parents. Still, they’re also going to feel hurt when left by someone, even if it’s just an old friend.
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Narcissists are sensitive to rejection because they have fragile egos and self-esteem. They don’t like being told no or corrected because they see it as a threat to their sense of superiority over others, which makes them feel special and important.
Number 8: They are hurt when you set boundaries.
When you set a boundary, you are telling the narcissist that their behavior is not acceptable to you and that you will not accept it in the future. Narcissists often have little or no empathy for other’s feelings, so they don’t understand why anyone would object to their behavior.
When they do something unacceptable and are told so, they may feel hurt because they think they were only being nice or helpful, even if their behavior caused harm or pain to another person. It’s hard to set boundaries with someone constantly pushing the envelope. Still, it’s important to do so for your sanity and safety.
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