**Nothing infuriates a narcissist more, than when he/she sees you aren't going to allow his/her disrespect or abuse any longer.** Because of their false sense of superiority, a narcissist wants obedience and compliance from you. The moment you assert your rights and stand up for yourself—or stand up to them—is the moment they begin to boil over with hate, rage, and anger. They start bullying, intimidating, and making threats not because they are strong, but because they are weak and desperate to regain control. Their ego cannot handle rejection, resistance, or accountability. They view your strength as a personal attack and your boundaries as betrayal. Their goal is to make you feel small, worthless, and scared so they can maintain dominance.

But this is where your power lies—*in not reacting the way they expect you to.* When you stop responding to their manipulation, when you protect your peace, they feel exposed and helpless. Narcissists feed off fear and confusion. When you take those away, they wither. A normal person does not use intimidation, threats, rage, or emotional blackmail to deal with problems. These are not signs of strength—they're signs of deep emotional dysfunction. Never shrink yourself to keep a narcissist comfortable. You deserve respect, peace, and a life free from psychological warfare.