How does a narcissist feel when you expose them?

When a narcissist’s position has been exposed as false, arbitrary, or untenable, he will suddenly become evasive, articulate half-truths, lie, flat-out contradict themselves and freely rewrite history (making things up as they go along). This is why at such times they don’t seem like adults so much as 6-year-olds.

How does a narcissist react to being caught cheating?

When a narcissist is caught cheating and lying, they often make up a heap of more lies to convince you that they’ve been nothing but faithful. Even if you have evidence of cheating, they’re likely to deny everything and even project their infidelity onto you.

How do narcissists act when confronted?

How Narcissists Act When Confronted – Narcissisms.Com – FREE GUIDE!! When you confront a narcissist about their lies, cheating, or behaviour, they rarely hold up their hands and admit a mistake. Instead they use a range of tactics they’ve developed over years to deflect blame.

What happens to a liar when caught red-handed?

Inveterate, habitual liars, whether they’re personality disordered or not, follow predictable response patterns when they’re caught red-handed in their lies. They tell more lies, have a rage episode, play the victim or all three. There are different ways to play the victim.

How does a narcissist deflect blame?

When you confront a narcissist about their lies, cheating, or behaviour, they rarely hold up their hands and admit a mistake. Instead they use a range of tactics they’ve developed over years to deflect blame. These tactics are designed to confuse you, deflect blame, and get them off the hook.

Why do narcissists rewrite history?

Narcissists might rewrite history to get themselves off the hook. They change the facts of things that happened. Even though you both know the truth. They do this to get you to doubt your sense of reality. Once you doubt your sense of reality, they know they can get away with ANYTHING.