When triggered, narcissists may become obsessed with your flaws. They zero in on your imperfections—no matter how minor—to distract others and deflect attention.
Their goal is to create a logical fallacy:
“You say I did something wrong, but what about you?”
By magnifying your insignificant flaws, they attempt to create false equivalence: “You and I are the same.” This tactic derails the conversation, making you feel defensive and causing you to forget the real issue.
If a narcissist suddenly fixates on your imperfections, it’s a failed attempt to regain control. It’s also a clear sign you’ve hit a sensitive nerve.
Sign 5: Spreading Lies and Creating Chaos
Finally, when a narcissist feels deeply insecure or jealous, they may start spreading lies and creating chaos. They’ll tell exaggerated, false stories about you to:
- Turn others against you,
- Force you to defend yourself, and
- Make you feel insignificant.
For example, they might say:
- “So-and-so is trying to destroy my life.”
- “They’re copying my work.”
- “They’re trying to steal from me.”
Their ultimate goal is to provoke you into reacting emotionally, which gives them a sense of significance. They believe that pulling you down elevates them.
But here’s the truth: If you stay calm and refuse to react, you’ll watch them self-destruct. Narcissists are their own worst enemies—you don’t need to do anything at al
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