Why do narcissists make you feel insecure?

A narcissist feels and believes that they are better, more important than others, or otherwise unique; therefore they feel entitled to special treatment. So when they feel the need to regulate their shaky self-esteem, they tend to act entitled to make others feel worse.

What are a narcissist insecurities?

A new study suggests that narcissists’ attempts to elevate themselves may be due to underlying insecurity, emptiness and unstable self-esteem. Grandiose narcissists tend to be boastful and are thought to have high self-esteem, while vulnerable narcissists try to elevate their status to cover up for insecurity.

Should I warn the narcissists new supply?

No matter how tempted you may be to warn them of the truth – don’t do it. Don’t try to save the narcissist’s new supply. They will never believe you, just as you wouldn’t have believed anyone if they had tried to warn you, all that time ago. It will only backfire on you.

What is narcissistic supply and how does it work?

Narcissistic supply is anything or anybody that allows the narcissist to draw respect, admiration, power, control, and support from their environment (i.e. accommodating people as their victims, a flash car, the clothes they wear, etc.). Indeed, anything that brings them attention and adoration is narcissistic supply.

What happens when your ex gives up on your narcissistic supply?

You see, when the narcissistic supply you offer your toxic ex grows stale and the relationship reaches its final death rattle, the narcissist in your life will grow listless and bored. Eventually he will target a replacement, and when that happens, just watch how quickly he’ll move on—and out—of your life with awe-inspiring haste.

Why do Narcissists tend to overcompensate?

They tend to engage in gaslighting, lack empathy, may not be able to listen because they are preoccupied with themselves among many more traits. What you may not know is that they tend to overcompensate because they secretly feel insecure inside.

Why did the narcissist start taking me for granted?

The problem was that the narcissist started taking you for granted. He got used to having you around. Maybe he got shiny new object syndrome, or he said life was too boring and left you to pursue whatever it was he wanted. Maybe you just finally had enough and you left him.