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During the relationship, the narcissist’s goal is not to push your buttons. Not unless they have a degree of antisocial personality disorder as well as NPD. People with that disorder enjoy pushing buttons. And there is overlap between the two disorders.
What do you do when a narcissist pushes your buttons?
Dont defend yourself. Narcissists love to put you on the defense. They attack you and push your buttons. When you notice yourself feeling defensive, stop, take a deep breath, remind yourself that youve done nothing wrong, and refuse to defend yourself.
My opinion on this is that most people do it because it makes them feel better about themself and it makes them feel like they have power and are in control. Most people who do this are very insecure and can’t handle it when someone does the same to them.
Why did my ex boyfriend Push Me Away?
He pushed you away when you got too close. A narcissist has such high walls. But wasn’t all their fault, he turned out the way they did but with that came an inability to show one’s vulnerable side. He learned at a young age that’s a sign of weakness.
Is your relationship with a narcissist destroying you?
In the relationship, you don’t see the negative effect it has on you. But narcissists drain anyone of any good energy or any good intentions one might have. This relationship could be the thing that completely destroys you and by the time you’re ready to walk away the damage is done.
Why does my ex keep trying to manipulate me?
If your ex’s attempts at manipulation is something out of character, that is, they were never manipulative or controlling in the relationship, or generally not a drama queen or someone who is addicted to emotional stress, then they’re just acting that way out of hurt or desperation.
Why does a narcissist have such a high wall?
A narcissist has such high walls. But wasn’t all their fault, he turned out the way they did but with that came an inability to show one’s vulnerable side. He learned at a young age that’s a sign of weakness. So that’s why he took off every time you thought you made emotional progress in understanding him a little better.