It’s not uncommon for people to become upset when criticized, but this is especially true of narcissists. They often have a strong feeling that they are superior, which makes it tough for them to take criticism in any form.
“Hate is the complement of fear, and narcissists like being feared. It imbues them with an intoxicating sensation of omnipotence.”
Any negative remarks directed at a narcissist can make it feel like an attack and trigger their defensive mechanism instantly. Not only do they see such feedback as a personal insult, but more often than not, they will respond by attacking the messenger who brought about the critique.
How could anybody expect anything else from somebody so self-absorbed? It’s natural for some people to want to help out if they feel someone else is doing something wrong. But with a narcissist, it becomes more of a challenge.
They take criticism very personally and can even become offended or hurt by your words—regardless of whether the comments were made in good faith or not! It gets worse as they might make an effort to turn the blame on you instead of dealing with their own flaws.
Owing to their fragile egos, even constructive feedback comes across as offensive, which often causes them to fly into fits of rage and shift moods suddenly.
It’s important to remember that it isn’t wise to criticize a narcissist in any way, whether regarding their attitude or appearance. In this situation, arguing won’t help, and attempting to get them to think rationally about the issue is futile—they’ll likely just become increasingly resentful and aggressive towards you.
This is due largely to the insecurity of these kinds of people; even if everything appears perfect on the surface, inside there are fears that can be ignited with negative feedback.
As such, trying hard not to leave your comments open for interpretation might prove difficult when dealing with narcissistic individuals, as few realize how sensitive they really are when receiving judgmental remarks from others.
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