Number 4: Something that narcissists hate, normal people love, is when their significant other or a family member, a child, anyone, is successful
For the rest of us, when a person we love partner, family member, or child, does something, we proudly exclaim, “Oh, that’s my baby.” We relish basking in their glory, big or small. It’s human nature to glory in people we love being successful, learning something, or overcoming difficulties.
But for a narcissist? Only if they can claim it themselves. If they can’t claim any part of your success, they’ll do whatever they can to sabotage it, especially if you’re truly thriving. Why? Because your success is a direct threat to their fragile sense of superiority. Narcissists think that they are better than everyone else everyone else is below them, even “scum of the earth.” So, how dare you prove that you can do something that they cannot, or even do it better than they can?
They can’t allow that to occur. To maintain their fantasy of superiority, they’ll attempt to demolish whatever undermines it.
So, what can you do? Own it. Your success is not the problem, it’s insecurity. Stay focused on your goals, and protect your hard-earned accomplishments.
Know that you can’t trust anything a narcissist says. If you’re becoming empowered, leaving them, and guarding what you’ve gained, listen: they can suddenly change their modus operandi. They will start to become the most helpful, cooperative individuals, putting on an act of assisting your success.
But don’t be fooled. It is a trap, a predator setting a trap. They will make it look like ground when you approach, and the moment you step on it, bam, down you go into the hole. If you start doubting your presumptions about them being what they are, you are walking directly into that hole.
Trust your instincts. If it doesn’t feel right, if that voice in your head is telling you they’re actively working to sabotage you on purpose, trust it. Your instincts are usually correct. If you can sense they’re sabotaging your kids, your family relationships, your friendships, your business, or whatever it is that you do well, do everything you can to protect it. Don’t let them destroy what you’ve built.
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