2. Why is it so difficult for you to admit flaws and mistakes?
Everyone makes mistakes, but narcissists have a hard time admitting to theirs. When a narcissist makes an error, rather than acknowledging it, they often blame others. Narcissists have such thick walls of defensiveness that admitting flaws feels highly threatening to them. It would mean admitting that they’re just like everyone else, and that’s something they cannot tolerate.
3. Why do you feel the need to impress strangers?
When narcissists meet people who don’t know them well, they see it as a blank slate—a chance to craft a perfect image. They might embellish stories or portray themselves in an overly flattering light to fish for admiration. True affirmation and love come from knowing someone fully, both their positives and negatives. Narcissists miss this important truth because they only care about the superficial admiration of strangers.
4. Why do my differences threaten you so much?
Narcissists don’t have empathy, so they can’t understand that other people have different perspectives, emotions, or preferences. When you differ from them, they feel threatened. They don’t want to see life from another person’s point of view because they have no curiosity about others. Their lack of empathy reflects their need to be the center of attention at all times.
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