Why Narcissists Help People… 4 Rotten Reason They Do It!

Look at Me

Narcissists love being the center of attention. Some make this more obvious than others, but they live to be worshipped and adored. They want to be seen, heard, and put on a pedestal. Whatever charity work they commit to doing, the chance to be showered with compliments, praise, a promotion, or a medal is enough to make it worthwhile. It boosts their ego and makes them feel special. They do not care about who they are helping; the narcissist is just busy thinking about how it benefits them.

Trust Matters

The second reason why narcissists help people is to gain their trust. When a narcissist wants more access to your life, they can pretend to be the sweetest, most considerate person you have ever met. They will be there when you call and are open to doing whatever favors you require. They want you to see them as reliable and trustworthy. The narcissist will work patiently and consistently until they get what they want, whether it is access to your resources, secrets, network, or anything else. This is a form of love-bombing that can make the narcissist seem empathetic and considerate, but they are not. Their acts of kindness have a hidden agenda that usually only becomes clear when it is too late. That is why it is important to remember that if someone seems too good to be true, they probably are. There are ways to test this person’s sincerity.

I Have it All

The third reason why narcissists help people or act nice is to maintain a certain image. Some narcissists would prefer to go into debt to make others think they have a lot of money. They want to give the impression that they are successful, and being generous is a sign that they have more than enough. They may also want to maintain the image of the person who always pays for the meal or buys drinks in social settings, or the one who gives the biggest tithes and offerings in church. The narcissist is more concerned about their public image or reputation than about those they claim to help. It is never about the other person; it is only about protecting the narcissist’s reputation or image.

The Price Tag

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