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When a Narcissist says…I’m not the narcissist you are!
Have you ever found yourself in a heated argument with someone who, in a fit of frustration, points their finger at you and exclaims, “I’m not the narcissist; you are!”? Ah, yes, the classic defense tactic of projection. It’s like a game of emotional hot potato, but instead of a potato, you’re handed a label — the “Narcissist.”
In the world of psychology, projecting behaviors onto others is
a well-known trait of people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).
These folks have a knack for seeing their own less-than-stellar qualities in
someone else and then shining a spotlight on that poor, unsuspecting soul.
So, what do you do when you find yourself in the crosshairs of a
narcissist’s “I’m rubber, you’re glue” routine? Fear not, my friends,
for we shall navigate these turbulent waters together.
The Narcissist’s Handy
Projection Toolkit
First things first, let’s get acquainted with the tools in a
narcissist’s projection toolkit. They have a knack for projecting their behaviors, insecurities, and shortcomings onto others. It’s like they have an
invisible projector screen in their heads that beams their issues right onto
your forehead.
