Imagine a narcissist as someone who always wants to be the “star of the show.” They feel like they’re the most important person, and they need everyone else to agree with them. Making someone else feel small is like a trick they use to make themselves look even more special.
When they see someone doing well or feeling good about themselves, the narcissist might feel jealous or threatened because it takes attention away from them. So, they try to bring that person down by saying mean things or making them doubt themselves. It’s like trying to dim someone else’s light so their light shines even brighter in comparison.
In simple terms, a narcissist wants to be the center of attention and will do things to make others seem less important to keep all the attention on themselves. It’s not a nice way to act, but it’s what they do to feel powerful and superior.
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