**Don’t Let a Narcissist Convince You They Care About You**

Don’t let a narcissist convince you that they care about you. Someone who genuinely cares about you will never get pleasure from making you feel low. True care and love are rooted in kindness, empathy, and mutual respect. Narcissists, however, view relationships through a lens of power and control. Their “caring” acts are often strategic — designed to keep you hooked, to confuse you, or to maintain control over your emotions. It’s not about your well-being; it’s about how useful you are to them in fulfilling their needs.

Someone who loves you will not want to tear you down and control your life. Love seeks to uplift, support, and empower. It celebrates your individuality and encourages your growth. Narcissists, on the other hand, feel threatened by your independence and happiness because it shifts the attention away from them. So, they will criticize you, belittle your dreams, and manipulate situations to ensure you remain small and dependent on them for validation.

They will want to see you happy, NOT be the cause of your unhappiness. Yet with a narcissist, the very source of your unhappiness often stems from their toxic behaviors, constant drama, and emotional games. They create chaos and then gaslight you into believing you are the problem.

Real love brings peace, not confusion. It builds, not destroys. Pay attention to actions, not just words. A narcissist may say they love you, but love doesn’t hurt, humiliate, or control. Don’t be fooled. Protect your peace and walk away when love is no longer safe.