You don’t control me.
For a narcissist, this is nothing short of defiance. It shatters their illusion of superiority and forces them to confront a truth they desperately avoid: They are not in control. To them, eye contact without submission is an act of rebellion. A silent war. And it throws them completely off balance. The battlefield of the eyes has always been theirs to dominate. When they lose that advantage, it’s deeply unsettling.
2. Turning Your Body Away: A Silent Rebellion
Narcissists expect compliance. They want your body to face theirs, your eyes fixed on them, your energy revolving around their presence. But when you subtly turn away—whether by shifting your feet, angling your torso, or simply looking elsewhere—it communicates something they cannot tolerate:
Disrespect. Disloyalty. Independence.
To them, this bodily expression signals that they no longer hold power over you, and that’s deeply unsettling. They may rage, insult you, or even try to “punish” you to ensure you never dare to turn your back on them again. I’ve seen it firsthand.
My father, a malignant narcissist, once flew into a terrifying rage when my sister refused to answer his question and turned her face away from him. His reaction was horrifying. In a fit of uncontrollable fury, he grabbed her face with violent force, shoving his hands into her mouth, tearing at her upper gums. I can still remember it—the chills, the pain. That’s how much a narcissist fears losing control.
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