5 Things Narcissists Do To Be The Center Of Attention

Narcissists are self-absorbed and their attention-seeking behavior is hard to miss. So, here are 5 things narcissists do to be the center of attention.

Have you ever engaged in a conversation with someone who might be a narcissist? Well…

Narcissists are not just toxic, vicious, and manipulative people, but they also love to be the center of attention, no matter where they go. It is by getting the spotlight that they try to establish their superiority over others and eventually get control of other’s lives.

They do not earn this spotlight from others; rather, they engage in a lot of acts to become the center of attention. 

So, in order to help you understand this better, we have made a list of weird things narcissists do to become the center of attention.

Here Are The 5 Things Narcissists Do To Be The Center Of Attention

1. Twisting conversations

Narcissists will always twist the conversation according to their own needs. While we always consider ourselves as rational human beings and consider others to be so, narcissists will never do that.

Instead, they will project us in ways that go against our moral and ethical values.

Related: 5 Ways You Can Ignore A Narcissist Who Is Trying To Hurt You

2. Playing the blame game

5 Things Narcissists Do To Be The Center Of Attention

Narcissists always try to divert the conversations into sensitive topics that are not your comfort zones. Once you start becoming defensive and they can easily get inputs to blame you, their job is done. They will leave you right there dwelling in guilt.

3. Interrupting continuously

It’s always ‘Me, Myself and I’ for a narcissist. Narcissists always interrupt conversations even though we all know how rude it is. They simply don’t care. They will just interrupt so that the conversations will remain focused on them or on things they want to.

Related: Ways A Narcissist Manipulates You and How To Shut Them Down

4. Intimidating

Narcissists will always try to intimidate you in order to get control of you. Their primary objective is to confuse you, so they will make you feel so horrible by twisting and manipulating your words that you will feel you are responsible for everything. Eventually, this will make you submit to them.

5. Tricking into becoming victims themselves

things narcissists do

Narcissists will always try to become the victims so that the blame can be on you. By acting as victims, they also get the sympathy of others and earn other’s trust which is needed to cover their lies and evil intentions.

Related: 3 Sneaky Techniques Narcissists Use to Gain Attention

Narcissism and attention-seeking behavior go hand-in-hand. If you find these traits in people, be sure you are dealing with a narcissist. Don’t get manipulated and stay away from them.


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Born and brought up in Kansas, Emilia is a writer and a social activist.She enjoys travelling and meeting new people

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Narcissists are self-absorbed and their attention-seeking behavior is hard to miss. So, here are 5 things narcissists do to be the center of attention.

Have you ever engaged in a conversation with someone who might be a narcissist? Well…

Narcissists are not just toxic, vicious, and manipulative people, but they also love to be the center of attention, no matter where they go. It is by getting the spotlight that they try to establish their superiority over others and eventually get control of other’s lives.

They do not earn this spotlight from others; rather, they engage in a lot of acts to become the center of attention. 

So, in order to help you understand this better, we have made a list of weird things narcissists do to become the center of attention.

Here Are The 5 Things Narcissists Do To Be The Center Of Attention

1. Twisting conversations

Narcissists will always twist the conversation according to their own needs. While we always consider ourselves as rational human beings and consider others to be so, narcissists will never do that.

Instead, they will project us in ways that go against our moral and ethical values.

Related: 5 Ways You Can Ignore A Narcissist Who Is Trying To Hurt You

2. Playing the blame game

5 Things Narcissists Do To Be The Center Of Attention

Narcissists always try to divert the conversations into sensitive topics that are not your comfort zones. Once you start becoming defensive and they can easily get inputs to blame you, their job is done. They will leave you right there dwelling in guilt.

3. Interrupting continuously

It’s always ‘Me, Myself and I’ for a narcissist. Narcissists always interrupt conversations even though we all know how rude it is. They simply don’t care. They will just interrupt so that the conversations will remain focused on them or on things they want to.

Related: Ways A Narcissist Manipulates You and How To Shut Them Down

4. Intimidating

Narcissists will always try to intimidate you in order to get control of you. Their primary objective is to confuse you, so they will make you feel so horrible by twisting and manipulating your words that you will feel you are responsible for everything. Eventually, this will make you submit to them.

5. Tricking into becoming victims themselves

things narcissists do

Narcissists will always try to become the victims so that the blame can be on you. By acting as victims, they also get the sympathy of others and earn other’s trust which is needed to cover their lies and evil intentions.

Related: 3 Sneaky Techniques Narcissists Use to Gain Attention

Narcissism and attention-seeking behavior go hand-in-hand. If you find these traits in people, be sure you are dealing with a narcissist. Don’t get manipulated and stay away from them.


Things Narcissists Do To Be The Center Of Attention Pin
Things Narcissists Do Center Of Attention pin

Published On:

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Emilia Gordon

Born and brought up in Kansas, Emilia is a writer and a social activist.She enjoys travelling and meeting new people

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