Do narcissists prey on the weak?

A common misconception is that narcissists go for the weak, because they are easier to manipulate. In fact, narcissists prefer to try and hook someone in who is strong-willed, and who has talents or characteristics they admire. That way, they feel more accomplished if they succeed in tearing them down.

Do narcissists prey?

1. They prey on codependents. Because narcissists prey on codependents, they frequently succeed in manipulating others. “Narcissists gravitate toward persons who exhibit codependency characteristics,” argues Tom Gagliano, Relationship Expert.

What are the characteristics of a severe narcissist?

Severe narcissists have a predatory, score-keeping approach to the social world around them. The narcissist’s daily life is spent fighting off potential threats to their ego and proving themselves as superior to everyone around them, and they have little peace of mind as they move through life.

What is a malignant narcissist?

Malignant narcissists are predators who hunt easy prey. Being a predator puts the narcissist in the class of psychopathology; in fact all psychopaths are narcissists. Serial bullies, serial adulterers, gold-diggers, pedophiliac priests, rapists, child molesters, terrorists and serial killers are all examples of malignant narcissists.

Why is it so hard for narcissists to let themselves out?

Later in life, this way of relating to people and the world has been practiced over and over for so many years that the personality becomes largely locked into place, and it is extremely challenging for the narcissist to let themselves be exposed emotionally for very long at all.

What is sabotage by a narcissist?

Sabotage enables them to see their sick and twisted mind games unraveling in real time on the stage of the victim’s life come undone. If you’ve been sabotaged – whether subtly or overtly by a malignant narcissist, know that it is not your fault.