They’re uncomfortable with personal vulnerabilities—yours or their own.
They are highly sensitive to any form of criticism. They can dish it out but can’t handle it when it’s directed at them.
Other relationships they’ve had tend to end poorly as well.
They have a long-standing need for control and must have the last word in any argument.
They can be very stubborn and often express passive-aggressive behavior.
Their insincerity comes to light; what seemed like friendliness was more manipulative behavior.
They keep track of how useful others are to them.
You notice a deep-seated anger that seems to linger within them—irritation appears to be a constant.
Once their contempt for you becomes apparent, you might see more predictable behaviors. They tend to cling to self-serving narratives about your character. Suddenly, you’re the phony one in their eyes, and their anger and contrarian nature become very visible. They might even launch smear campaigns against you, threatening to expose you in ways that can be hard to understand.
This can leave you feeling quite bewildered. You may remember times when things felt relatively okay between you two, but now it all feels blown apart. Your instinct might be to defend yourself, but once you’ve landed on their bad side, reasonable conversations seem impossible. You could attempt to point out the flaws in their logic, but your words may just bounce back at you instead.
So, what should you do in such a situation? How do you handle their arrogance? Since narcissists typically lack humility or any desire for reconciliation, it’s important for you to free yourself from their negativity. Rather than trying to change someone who isn’t willing to change, it’s crucial to accept that they’re simply too troubled to maintain a healthy relationship with you.
Your journey to healing can commence when you hold onto three simple words: So be it. For example:
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