Did you ever know how critics cope with narcissists? Narcissists, Dr. Romani says, are always searching for threats around them and are highly sensitive to protect themselves. Fasten your seat belts because, in this topic, we are venturing into the interesting universe of narcissism and watching how these narcissists react when they’re criticized.
Number 1: Defensiveness
To criticize a narcissist is to attack their ego. They can’t take it at all. Rather than taking it in stride, as most people would, they interpret it as a personal attack, regardless of how minor the argument or criticism. What do they do when they are threatened by criticism, then? Narcissists become defensive big time. They get angry under the collar, perhaps even venting some rage at you. They’re putting up a shield to protect their sensitive self-esteem.
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