The Cycle of Walking on Eggshells with a Narcissist

Absolutely! You feel on edge and uncomfortable because they want you to feel this way. This gives them a fresh boost to their fragile ego. They keep their victims in this state as a way to have power, control, and dominance. They also use fear, intimidation, and manipulation as way to keep you on edge and uncomfortable. They know that if you feel on edge and uncomfortable, they have you exactly where they want you. It’s important to understand that there are multiple factors that can negatively contribute to the trauma when dealing with a narcissist.

Their speech is always argumentative, competitive, sarcastic, demanding, and demeaning. Many times, the verbal insults, or ambush will be so quick that you don’t have the time or energy to defend yourself and this is exactly what they want. Those with NPD narcissistic personality disorder are very good at controlling the narrative even if that means your emotions, and feelings. They will change the rules to suit their needs, by fighting dirty, and manipulating you into the point of submission. You may also feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells, fearful to respond because it may ignite their nasty narcissistic rage. Keeping you on the edge, and uncomfortable also keeps you off balance, and if you’re off balance you’re under the narcissist grip of control. They do not want you to feel comfortable in…