I know! What a shock to see the words “narcissist” and “vengeful” in the same sentence… Oh my God!

… Of course I’m joking. It’s not at all surprising that they get along so well; a narcissist doesn’t need any encouragement to misbehave.

A narcissist is dangerous, and they will do anything to get back at you.

There are 10 reasons why, and if you really want to know them, you’d better be prepared.

Why Revenge?

When a narcissist feels threatened, they’ll want to respond by reasserting their ego. I mean that in every way possible.

It’s not just about defending themselves or accepting that life doesn’t always go their way. Remember the narcissist’s personality, here…

• Arrogant
• Jealous
• Demanding
• Arrogant
• Superior
• Arrogant
• Toxic

You don’t want to see them when they want revenge. Being wronged isn’t ideal for them to experience or endure, so expect punitive measures.

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All in the name of making themselves feel better temporarily.

1 Exposing Them

If you are brave enough to expose a narcissist, I congratulate you. In a way, I hope all narcissists are exposed, because only then will they get what they deserve.

More than that, it will bring some sort of justice to all the victims who struggle to be heard and believed every day around the world.

It’s hard to know that so many are suffering.

But exposing them comes with one very big problem.

The narcissist will want revenge.

They will want revenge for being put in a negative light, revealing to many or all who they really are, who they are behind the mask of attractiveness.

2 Not Giving Them the Attention They Crave

Because of their high levels of insecurity, narcissists don’t just want attention; they crave it.

It’s an addiction for them, and while they don’t necessarily want negative attention, they struggle for positive attention every day.

This attention could be you, the mailman, their boss, or a stranger on the street. Whoever is willing to offer it will seize it.

And when you deny it, and deprive them of attention, they’ll hate you for it. Why stop? Don’t you know who they are?

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Yes, you do. That’s precisely why you can’t continue to give it to them.

Okay, brace yourself.

3 Living Well Without Them

Fortunately for you, you’re living well without their suspicious and disturbing presence.

Congratulations on keeping them at bay with your optimism and spontaneity…

…But wait…

…What’s lurking in the dark?

The narcissist! They see you don’t care about them and are focused on yourself.

This has to stop! Don’t you need them for anything? Isn’t your dependence on them too strong?

Why?

Narcissists need to feel included in this world. They can’t build it on their own, so they rely on others to do it for them.

Oh, how sad, don’t care…

Only those who don’t care will be punished for feeling like they don’t.

The narcissist will do everything they can to ensure your independence is compromised in some way, so beware of their toxic and devious attempts to manipulate.

Things can get worse…

4 If He Criticizes Them

Be careful, the narcissist will come after you if you dare criticize him!

However, I know what you’re really doing. You’re not hiding. You’re standing there, gaping at his double standards! And you’d be right.

Imagine if you took revenge on the narcissist every time he criticized you. You’d live a life full of sin!

But that doesn’t apply to both parties, and this is a clear example of that.

And it can get very dangerous.

If you criticize them, you immediately pose a threat to them. It’s not in your best interest to do this, because what they’re cooking up for you will be extremely upsetting.

Prepare for rumors. Lies. Dismiss them. Keep quiet.

And that’s just the beginning.

5 Reject Them

There is no narcissist on earth who is comfortable being rejected.

They take it personally. It always makes me wonder how they manage their lives until I connect the dots and understand why they act.

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A narcissist’s rejection pattern is always based on fear. They don’t want anyone to do it because all they hear or see is that you’re not good enough.

It’s strange to think that’s what’s on their mind, yet they abuse their victim by making them feel inadequate.

The fear will manifest as anger, and if you’re the one being rejected, be prepared for full-blown retaliation.

6 Abandonment

To hide any fear or perception that they weren’t good enough, a narcissist will seek revenge on the person who dumped them. You can see them trying to:

Putting blame on you.

Telling others that you’ve been abusing them.

Reasserting their power by quickly finding someone new.

Buying a valuable item to make them feel better. Maybe a car, or a new piece of jewelry.

I once knew a client whose first husband was confronted by his first wife’s infidelity. When the news got out, he left the city they lived in and moved to a small town three hours away where no one knew him.

He would rather start over and punish her by leaving than stay and fix it, or be the one to say I was cheated on.

7 Oh, do you have boundaries?

If the narcissist can get past those boundaries, everything will be fine.

If they can’t, you’re in for a rough time.

This won’t last forever, but they only see you as the person they know. They’ll react with extreme defensiveness if you change and decide to protect yourself.

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This usually manifests as anger or resentment, but let them.

It’s better to stick to your moral principles than to offend them over and over again.

8 Embarrass Them in Public

How dare you?

No, I mean really.

That’s a terrible, unforgivable act.

Not only will you be punished—and prepared for what it might feel like—but you’ll also learn never to do it again.

9 Challenge Them

Do you disagree with them?

Do you refute their claims?

Do you tell them they’re wrong?

Oh my.

Good luck to you. You’ll need it.

10 When You Finally Move On

Moving on is the final nail in the coffin for both of you, but I think it can only be a good thing for you. It proves what you’re no longer willing to put up with.

The narcissist will always believe you’ll get back together, so if you suggest that it won’t happen, they’ll smear you all over town.