Narcissists tend to see you as a threat. They hide many things, bury them very deep, and never want you to discover them. It’s not uncommon for a narcissist to see everyone else as a threat. They have a high degree of paranoia and are constantly afraid that their fake “persona”—the self they’ve built—will be discovered.
Therefore, they’re constantly on alert and desperately need to be in control so they can build a safe sanctuary for themselves. Their life is all competition, and they always feel that people are watching and waiting for them to reveal their secrets.
They often hide this paranoia under a charismatic facade, so it’s not easy to realize how much they underestimate and distrust people—unless you get close enough to them. Even then, they’re always alert, so it won’t be easy to approach them.
They also often project their fear onto others, believing that everyone is just as vulnerable as they are. For them, it’s either they destroy others first or they will be destroyed later. To them, it’s part of the game—everyone is playing their part. So they feel they must strike first.
They think everyone is like them, so they want to take the most by deceiving and manipulating others in order to gain the upper hand. It’s a competition: it’s about beating their opponents, keeping their guard up, and making everyone trust them while never trusting anyone in return.
Number Two: Narcissists Fear Rejection and Abandonment
Two of a narcissist’s greatest fears are rejection and abandonment.
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