Everything you know about the narcissist’s public image is wrong, and here’s why: narcissists thrive on deception, carefully crafting an image that hides their true nature. They’re not charming, generous, or kind; they just know how to play the part when people are watching. But behind closed doors, it’s a whole different story.
Today, we’ll talk about the 10 reasons why narcissists act like saints in public but devils at home. Are you ready for number one? They need a supply of admirers. Narcissists are like performers who can’t function without an audience. They need a steady supply of admirers. Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a leading expert on narcissism, explains that narcissists curate a public image designed to elicit admiration. But behind closed doors, the mask slips. In public, they’re charming, generous, and even saintly because that’s how they keep their fan base hooked. At home, without an audience, they drop the act, becoming controlling, cruel, and emotionally volatile, using their partner or family as easy targets. Think of it like a stage performance: when the curtain is up, they play the hero, but backstage, they’re a nightmare. Keeping up the saintly act ensures they always have defenders who refuse to believe they’re capable of harm. The more people who admire them, the more power they feel. Meanwhile, at home, where admiration isn’t guaranteed, they unleash their true nature.
This duality is what makes them so hard to expose because by the time you try, they’ve already convinced the world that you’re the problem.
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