Number 5. Withdrawal
Introverted narcissists are especially apt to withdraw in a breakdown. In contrast with their extroverted peers, who might command attention and dominance, introverted narcissists can withdraw from arguments or ghost others. This passive-aggressive tactic is a step towards regaining control, typically anticipating that other people to approach them and provide approbation, even if nobody was offended.
Number 6. Negative Projection
Even in their worst actions, narcissists can gaslight, making others feel guilty for causing them pain. They will assign their own bad emotions to others and ask others to commiserate with them. For example, if a narcissist arrives home in a terrible mood from work, they will criticize a partner who is in a pleasant mood, hoping to lower them to their emotional level.
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