Why You Should Forget What You Have Learned About Narcissists

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Narcissists do not seek out partners. They are not involved in meaningful relationships. Instead, they are puppeteers in their own theatrical performance. Itโ€™s time to forget what you have learned about the narcissists. Hereโ€™s whyโ€ฆ.




The people in narcissists circles are just unknowing actors, and the world is the stage. To the narcissist, these performers are not seen as actors, but as inanimate objects resembling humans. By the time you might find yourself in this terrifying act, you have already realized that it is not an improv show. The narcissist writes the script, which is confusing and often not even given to you. Your role constantly changes without warning, and there is no stunt double absorbing the painful blows for you.

Initially, there is no seemingly obvious way out of the dark theatre that is your new reality. You may find yourself scanning your surroundings in search of an exit, but this isnโ€™t a typical theatre. This one is full of funhouse mirrors, dark holes, booby traps and mystifying mazes. You might find yourself anxiously anticipating intermission so that the lights will come on and your can get up, identify a way out, and run from the drama. Relax, and know that you have access to the wisdom and empowerment that will turn the lights on for you.



It is impossible to escape from a relationship with a narcissist completely unscathed. Awareness about these anti-social predators is spreading, albeit long overdo, so more people than ever are gathering facts to better inform themselves of the warning signs that can alert them to the danger, and allow them to get out early. Simply studying the more common, predictable behaviours of narcissists, can actually lead you to ignore the life-saving, relationship red flags.

Read How You Can Be Sure You Are Not The Narcissist: Your Proof

While there is no one-size-fits-all narcissistic guideline, there are certain characteristic behaviours that appear to describe the majority of narcissists. So, forget what you learned about narcissists.




They will certainly not be all-inclusive, or thoroughly explained here, however, these are a few of the misunderstood behaviours that are all too often incorrectly explained for those who are looking to avoid falling into the trap of these deceitful individuals in the first place.

1. Narcissists accept no responsibility for their behaviours.

If they experience something displeasing, it is the result of something someone else did. They will never admit their wrongdoings, and because they never make mistakes, they will never apologize for their behaviours.

However, this is not the case during their inventing phase: the time when they get to completely recreate a whole new story, a whole new persona, a whole new life with their not-so-lucky someone new. A narc will apologize often when caught up in the throws of this romance.

They will make many carefully calculated mistakes, both large and small, offer a pitiful, vulnerable or even seemingly heartfelt apology each time, and then move on as if an apology is all that is needed. This is part of the grooming process, where they test you and how far they can take their behaviours and still get you to offer forgiveness.

Read The Empath, The Narcissist And The Brutal Reality Of Their Toxic Relationship

2. Narcissists will speed through the beginning stages of a relationship, heading straight to the โ€œI love youโ€™sโ€.

They can easily appear as your dream guy since they are merely mimicking your own emotions and ideals back to you. They will constantly bombard you with flattery, communication and attention, and seem to be admiring you from every angle.




This is not my experience with these sociopathic beings, and certainly not how it feels from the inside looking out. These may be true for the first couple of encounters, but will quickly drop off, and only return when it is necessary to keep you hanging on.

While it might be clear to outsiders that the budding connection is moving quickly (i.e. moving in together after just a few months), it can actually feel like a drawn-out and exhausting process while youโ€™re experiencing it.

These manipulators will generally play cat and mouse, in the beginning, inventing stages, even being aloof at times. They have the ability to routinely take a step back, allowing you to reel them back in, and offering the illusion that it is you making the decisions about the relationship pace, while they appear to be the one with reservations.

They are testing you, again, to see what they will be able to get away with before you draw the line. They are also starting the early stages of securing the trauma bond, pulling away as a form of punishment, and offering a reward to you by returning. They are testing the waters to see how well you are being trained. 

3. Narcissists are only acting out of hurt, and a strong desire to protect themselves from additional pain.

They have just wounded children who were not properly loved when they needed it, and are not purposefully trying to hurt you.

Disagree. Is there some truth to this?โ€ฆsure. Will allowing this type of thinking make you more susceptible to upcoming abuse?โ€ฆabsolutely. This is such a small part of how they become these fragmented adults, but does not change the inconsequential motivations driving their current actions. This is a rationalization that allows victims to see these disingenuous souls as injured creatures, in need of love, and capable of change.

Read 3 Secret Things That A Narcissist Will Use Against You (And How To Respond)




They are not seeking love. They are seeking obedience. Love is wasted on them, as they are incapable of returning it, or even appreciating it. And no amount of love, understanding and sacrifice will change how they will feel about you, how they will treat you and how your relationship will eventually reach its demise. These are inevitable. They do not care who they hurt, it is insignificant. The only one who will be affected by the trials of this encounter is you.

Youโ€™re smart to want to protect yourself; knowledge is power. Narcissistic Personality Disorder is not new. Thankfully, the awareness of its existence is newly emerging into many social platforms. It has long been misunderstood, leaving potential victims on the lookout for that well-groomed egomaniac, or the attention-seeking class clown.

Unfortunately, it wonโ€™t be quite that apparent, as these marauders will stealthily sneak right into your life, your house, and your heart, none of which will be fully intact when they leave.

Those who have survived narcissistic abuse will tell you they noticed an uneasy feeling, or early-on doubts or confusion, that they were easily able to justify and forgive.

Read 5 Good Reasons To Leave a Narcissist




After all, these parasites seek out the most compassionate and forgiving people in the room.

Narcissists are cunning and inconsiderate, entitled and without empathy, manipulative and malevolent. Contrary to what most believe, they donโ€™t try that hard to keep their mask in place.

Red flags will be apparent, in the form of gaslighting, projection, deflection, their hot and cold temperament, or anything else that just doesnโ€™t feel right. Your instincts are real. Allow yourself to trust them, and let them lead you to an honest and meaningful connection with someone who is capable of such.


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