What happens when a narcissist can t control you?

Have you ever noticed that certain people seem to thrive on controlling others around them? These individuals may exhibit narcissistic traits, which can make it difficult for them to let go of the need for power and control over those in their life. But what happens when someone begins to resist the grasp of a controlling narcissist? In this article, we will explore what occurs when a narcissist loses control over another person.

Understanding the Narcissistic Personality

Before diving into what happens when a narcissist can’t control their victim any longer, it is important that readers understand what drives these personality types. People with NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder) think very highly of themselves and rarely consider how their behavior affects other people. They often believe that they are special or deserving of praise without actually putting in effort or work towards achieving anything worthwhile.

Traits of Narcissists

  • Lack empathy
  • Have an inflated sense of self-importance
  • Believe they are entitled to special treatment
  • Take advantage of others
  • May struggle with intimacy
  • Struggle with criticism

It’s not uncommon for celebrities and politicians to exhibit narcissistic tendencies – heck, even Gandhi may have struggled with it himself! However, true pathological/narcissism is much more severe than occasional egocentric behavior.

Identifying Manipulation Techniques

Because manipulation comes naturally for many sufferers of NPD (or BDP), those affected by a controlling partner might find themselves surprise about the variety tactics used by said individual. Here are some possible techniques:

  1. Gaslighting – Wherein manipulators trick victims into questioning their thoughts.
  2. Intimidation/threats – Similar technique as #7 but relies heavily on physical threats or bullying.
  3. Guilt-tripping – An MO as old as mothers-in-law where accusations made towards victims are enough to make them feel like the worst human ever if they don’t comply.
  4. Silent treatment – In partner relationships, this relies again on guilt tactics but may also be just one of many ways a narcissistic person’s need for control can manifest in subtle ways.

What Happens When the Power Struggle is Over

It’s no secret that a controlling narcissist can have an overwhelming presence and direct negative effects on those around them – being free from their grasp could come as a breath of fresh air. The aftermath, however, is not always such clear skies yonder; here are some things victims should expect once they start neglecting or distancing themselves from toxic partners:

They’ll Try To Rein You Back In

Once it becomes apparent that you’re no longer under their thumb, any unhealthy individual will probably make efforts towards winning you back With every ace up their sleeve comes failure after failure to change your mind long-term. It would help massively if you maintained distance at all costs because any engagement with manipulative people can signal weakness which makes it harder to escape later.

They May Target Others Around You

One thing NPD sufferers cannot bear is losing complete control over those affected by them. As part of their defense mechanism(s), therefore targetting other individuals who might serve as intermediaries primed for grooming even moreso than victims initially. Keep yourself prepared lest these attempts be effective through others.

Remember though: there are consequences each time someone resigns themselves completely into hands as deceitful or unstable as a Narcissist’s!

Expect Emotional Manipulation

When leaving or separating from or abandoning delusional partners, emotional blackmail/illegitimate threats represents another default option likely coming straight outta any playbook worldwide! Even threats take on new forms when psychopathic tendencies go unchecked (“If I fail my job interview –it’d ruin our family forever”). Not advisable staying emotionally engaged whatsoever without professional help too.

The Need for Space

Coming out of a relationship, it’s common to be supercharging with negative energy. It might feel as though you never had the chance to create your own identity or differentiate from that of the narcissist. Remember this – especially when still around them during said recovery phase which is paramount towards moving past victimization in future relationships.

Your essential first steps will always boil down to practical stuff like self-care: investing time into looking good again, routine exercise (in moderation). This shift creates an independent lifestyle beyond anything external pressures forbid through unhealthy connections on either side!

Conclusion

All things considered, breaking free from a controlling and manipulative partner can come with unexpected changes — some positive while many others not so much — such as emotional turmoil, guilt trips galore peppering pleading phone calls – anything goes! Ergo distance representation – if only symbolically meanwhile keeping everyone you want close at once! May it suffice that these hints prepare each reader better towards surviving similar occurrences where ever imagined since trouble lingers indefinitely wherever its roots are established simply via people unwillingly becoming tools used against anyone’s moral compasses they believed existed prior now being tested directly.

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