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Are Narcissists Lonely? - Yes, But They'll Never Admit It

Here are 5 signs of a narcissist and how they behave:

an excessive need to be adulated

a strong tendency to megalomania

EGOCENTRICITY

a low degree of empathy towards others

AN EXCESSIVE QUEST FOR RECOGNITION.


4 Reasons why narcissists are lonely

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Do narcissists end up alone?

Do narcissists isolate themselves?

Does the narcissist ever get sad?

Spending time alone is arguably healthy and beneficial for our mental health, but, regularly feeling lonely, on the other hand, can be very detrimental to our social and communication skills. When it comes to narcissists, they have a reputation for feeling superior, which means that they will do anything they deem necessary in order for people to admire them and never openly talk about their alleged "weaknesses'. Plus, they believe that being open about their feelings and admitting to feeling alone and misunderstood, will make them appear weak, which is why they often choose to flee their emotions. For them, remaining in the dark about what they feel this a way of saving face, although, in reality, they are crying out to be loved and to build connections, yet too proud and afraid to recognize their needs.

Harsh but true...
1) They are unable to connect with people

These folks arguably lack empathy, which means they have no time for heartfelt discussions, and even less time for genuine connections. They fail to see why having friends and being able to confide in people are important.


2) Their personalities intimidate people

Whilst people with narcissistic personality disorders can be charming at points, their bullish and manipulative behavior always shine through eventually. That's right, the prospect of becoming friends with someone so devious understandably scares people.


3) They have their walls up

Letting people in is definitely a narcissist's worst nightmare! It's just not in their nature to make themselves appear vulnerable and let people into their lives. For them, opening up to someone is a synonym of them relinquishing their power and losing the upper hand.


4) They are scared to put themselves out there

Despite the facade they hide behind, narcissists are very insecure people and are constantly scared of judgment. Their fear of being judged prevents them from creating a solid support base around them, and paradoxically encourages them to become more devious.


Do narcissists end up alone?

Narcissists frequently end up alone due to the simple fact that they are incapable of enjoying healthy relationships. Although the most high-functioning ones may be able to fool someone into sticking around for a set amount of time. However, generally, their devious ways, lack of empathy, and immeasurable egos prevent them from ever finding true love. Plus, they are totally against the idea of changing and working on themselves, which evidently scares potential suitors away. After all, no one wants to be the only partner making concessions and sacrifices in a relationship. Now, although they'll never admit it, ending up alone does in fact terrify these folks, however, the prospect isn't intimidating enough for them to want to become better people...


Do narcissists isolate themselves?

A narcissist isolates themselves (at home for example without seeing anyone) WHEN they are too overwhelmed; especially in the instance when he has gone hunting for new prey, and has received many narcissistic sources. When their search for new victims has been successful, they are obliged to withdraw themselves from the situation because otherwise they will implode. Although narcissists do well for a certain amount of time during their isolation, they'll soon take up their narcissistic ways again. In fact, their isolation will not exceed 1 week max, because they cannot fight off temptation to manipulation any longer.


Does the narcissist ever get sad?

As much as they may like to hide and conceal their emotions, narcissists are just like anyone else when it comes to their feelings, meaning they do get sad at points. However, that being said, they'll never openly admit to feeling down or upset, because they are simply scared of people judging them and looking upon them as weak. Plus, these personalities never really talk about their feelings either, or share with those close to them when they are feeling down. In fact, their behavior gives away when they are sad, because they instantly become very vindictive and even more relentless in their actions.


Can a narcissist be likable?

At the beginning, narcissists can come across as very friendly, attractive and fun to be around. However, this is just a technique for them to seduce their prey and destroy them little by little. Most narcissists are unaware of their problem and are convinced that they are acting for the good of others (a minority is sadistic and takes pleasure in making others suffer). The manipulations of these people can be distinguished from emotional blackmail, small lies or guilt-tripping of others, which make everyone more or less manipulative. The signs are similar and usually appear in early adulthood.

Here are 5 signs of a narcissist and how they behave:

an excessive need to be adulated
a strong tendency to megalomania
egocentricity
a low degree of empathy towards others
an excessive quest for recognition.

What do narcissists do when they're alone?

When a narcissist finds themselves alone in their life, they may feel an emotional void or a sense of loneliness, but this depends on the person and their level of self-awareness. Some people with narcissistic personality disorder may have difficulty
coping with loneliness, as they need the attention and validation of others to feel important and valued.

However, other people with narcissistic personality disorder may prefer to be alone rather than in the company of people they consider inferior or uninteresting. These people may have interests or passions that keep them busy and give them a sense of
satisfaction or achievement. In some cases, loneliness can actually reinforce narcissistic behavior in a person with narcissistic personality disorder. They may be tempted to put themselves forward or boast more to attract
the attention of others, even when they're not in their presence. How a person with this personality reacts to loneliness depends on many factors, such as the severity of their disorder, their level of self-awareness, and their other personality traits.
Editor's opinion - Expressing their feelings is impossible for them
We all have certain struggles when it comes to talking about how we feel, but a narcissist's inability to express what they are going through is definitely more penalizing for them than for anyone else. These personalities are lonely, yet their innate
traits prevent them for breaking the cycle of loneliness, and also dissuades others from attempting to pull them out of their misery.

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