“Unveiling the Hidden Patterns: 7 Quiet Behaviors of Narcissists that Secretly Alienate Those Around Them”
And eventually, you stop expecting an apology at all. You just distance yourself instead.
4) They make everything feel like a competition
Have you ever shared good news with someone, only for them to immediately one-up you?
You tell them about a big achievement, and instead of celebrating with you, they casually mention how they did something even bigger. You open up about a struggle, and somehow, their struggle is always worse.
With a narcissist, everything feels like a silent contest—who’s more successful, who’s more admired, who’s had it harder. And the frustrating part? They don’t even seem to realize they’re doing it.
