Emotion #2: Pride.
The second thing, or emotion, that will destroy the narcissist is pride. I’m sure we’ve all heard the famous saying that pride comes before a fall, meaning pride is usually present before someone hits rock bottom. We are not talking about that bit of pride you feel when you or someone you love accomplishes something. As I said before, narcissists are extremists; they push everything to the point where it becomes toxic, and this is the same for pride. Pride becomes more than a fleeting emotion for a narcissist; instead, it becomes a character trait.
Narcissists have a prideful spirit, and the narcissist’s pride is built around their false image and accomplishments. For the covert narcissist, it may not be openly shown, but it’s there and shows its ugly head ever so often. All narcissists have a prideful spirit.
This is why I say narcissists believe their own lies. They convince themselves that the false image is a part of their true self, and they are very proud of that false persona. They are also very proud of their many accomplishments and need to make others aware of what they’ve done or achieved. The pride is warranted in some ways, especially when it comes to their academic and professional success, but the narcissist takes it to another level, and from that comes their sense of entitlement.
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The narcissist becomes so proud that they start believing that certain things and people are below them. They start believing that they deserve not only the best but what everyone else has as well. Pride makes them think their way is the best way. Their pride drives them to want to control everything and everyone. Their pride makes them feel entitled. Pride drives them to envy. Pride drives them to think of themselves more highly than they ought to think. Narcissists are too proud for their own good, and it stops them from reflecting on their behaviors and accepting blame.
Narcissists foolishly believe they are too perfect to make mistakes or to be criticized. In their minds, they are above having flaws. Their pride blocks them from ever admitting they have real problems. It also keeps them from humbling themselves or caring about other people’s needs before their own. Deep down, they are broken and in need of help, but their pride will never let them admit it.
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Their prideful spirit actually prevents the narcissist from doing things that can help them and instead drives them to behave in ways that are destructive not only to themselves but to the people around them. As a result, their pride will be their downfall. Pride and envy are serious problems to have.
Those are just a few of the narcissist’s problems; there are many more. Pride and envy slowly destroy their mind, body, and spirit. In the end, the life they create ends up ruining them in different ways. Narcissists are like ticking time bombs, set to destroy themselves.
I hope my message was understood, and you all found it beneficial! Please leave me a comment, and as always, peace and blessings, everyone!
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