The narcissist is awake. He gets out of bed and starts his day with a wish and a smile.
I wish I could control as many people as possible and ruin their day.
Great, go for it.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, the narcissist’s day is completely ruined. Why?
I have 15 major reasons why a narcissist’s day is completely ruined.
Which one do you hope will influence the narcissist you know today?
- Ignoring
The fact that narcissists crave all this attention should bring out the hatred within them when you ignore them.
Narcissists thrive on attention, and without it, they feel like the most insignificant people on earth.
Okay.
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If that’s appropriate, right?
- Being Criticized
Even the slightest hint of criticism can send a narcissist into a rage. They’re perfect, remember? They don’t want you to tell them how terrible they are at something…
Remember… that’s how they’re supposed to treat you!
Hand me the bucket of nausea…
- Someone Else Gets the Attention
Oh, you’d better beware the green-eyed monster if you’re ready for good things to come.
A narcissist won’t welcome your big accomplishment or success in life.
If it doesn’t put them in the lead, they’ll have a big problem with you.
Praise should be reserved for the narcissist (in their opinion).
- No Special Treatment
Imagine a ladder. The narcissist wants to be at the top of the ladder, and they want you and everyone else at the bottom.
In fact, the lower you are, the better.
- Losing Control Over Someone
The more control the narcissist has over you, the better they feel. This way, they can subjugate and mold you to their liking, even if it makes you feel bad.
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And do you know the worst part? If you start resisting, they’ll only tighten their grip on you. The secret is to keep resisting and letting them know you’re the master of your life.
Only then will their day be ruined.
It’s your life—you have to live it your way!
- Take Responsibility
While a narcissist loves to be in control, they hate any responsibility that comes with it. If they take responsibility, they’ll be easily blamed.
Never tell them off.
Well…unless you want to ruin their day, of course.
- Seeing Someone They’re Putting Down Succeed
It’s a hallmark of a genuine narcissist to put someone down and enjoy it. Have you ever seen that smug grin on their face as they wipe yours away?
Yes. It’s almost psychopathic.
But still, you’ll notice the narcissist thriving even more.
- Exposing Their Lies
Deception is the hallmark of any narcissist, relying on deceiving you, the victim, to maintain their image.
Falling into a lie, or even a web of lies, will crush them and ruin more than just their day, trust me!
But you know what’s funny?
It’s so much fun watching them squirm!
- When Their Manipulation Fails
Oh my God. Didn’t it work for you?
Poor little narcissist. Why don’t you just retreat and cry in your little narcissistic cave?
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Victims don’t always play along, and if you’re clearly the manipulator, the victims may clearly reject you too.
And I say this…
It’s time!
- Rejection
Rejection is at the core of any narcissistic meltdown. The moment you reject them, they’ll never treat you the same way again.
Isn’t that a good thing?
I know, from a personal perspective, that I treat narcissists like they’re small, distant people who can’t get close to me.
And that works for me.
- Losing Their Source of Narcissistic Supply
Losing that supply sends the narcissist into a world of chaos.
The dynamics keep them feeling grandiose and grandiose. When you remove yourself from that, they feel helpless.
And I mean helpless.
- Having to Apologize
Watch them trying to say the words.
They tremble.
They almost crash, like a computer that won’t start because of a virus on the hard drive.
And that’s great.
You almost want to say, “Sorry, I didn’t hear you right.”
- Someone Stands Up to Them
If you can stand up to a narcissist, I totally applaud you.
I think more people should do it, and feel less afraid of leaning into them, too.
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Narcissists no longer have control over themselves; they should be put in their place whenever possible.
- Outsmart Them
The narcissist is the superior one.
The gold badge goes to… the narcissist!
Enough. No, that’s not true. But they want it, to the point where they actually expect it.
Anything else is just embarrassing.
- Facing the Truth
The narcissist’s fantasy world isn’t ours to understand; we have to abide by it.
It’s unfortunate that they can’t comprehend that perfection doesn’t exist, right? After all, that’s the beauty of life.
We weren’t created to be the kind of people who get everything right, do everything right, and say everything right.
But, did you know? Reality is their enemy.
- Loss of Social Status
If you knock them down, they won’t get back up.
The high social status narcissists demand can be eroded, and when it does, you’ll see their day completely ruined.
- Genuine Love and Kindness
Genuine love and kindness can ruin a narcissist’s day. If that sounds crazy, welcome to the world of narcissists!
They only know how to offer these things with conditions, which is a form of manipulation.
So, if you’re doing it for free, you’re already better than them!
- Boundary Setter
No means no. You keep your word. You keep the promises you make. And if that means pushing back against narcissists, so be it.
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No matter how hard they try to push boundaries, strong, healthy boundaries will always be what stops them.
Can’t they control you? Oh my God!
- Seeing Others Happy Without Them
Life goes on just fine without them. In fact, people thrive.
Well, that proves narcissists didn’t need them to begin with, doesn’t it?
The best revenge is success, after all!
- Forgetting
If a narcissist could put up a sign everywhere they visit, they would.
“I was here, but now I’m not. You should worship me more.”
No, you’re fine. I’d rather worship my neighbor’s cat.
Sorry if that ruined your day (ahem, not sorry).
