Ever try telling a narcissist they hurt your feelings? You might as well tell a cat to apologize for knocking your glass off the counter — they’ll just blink at you like “you shouldn’t have put it there.” 😂
See, when you tell a narcissist that they’ve hurt you, they don’t actually hear you. What they do hear is: “You’re flawed.” And for someone who’s built their entire identity around being perfect and untouchable, that’s basically emotional kryptonite.
Instead of reflecting, they deflect. Instead of apologizing, they attack or twist your words. Why? Because to them, accountability feels like annihilation. Admitting fault isn’t growth — it’s losing control.
What they don’t hear is your pain. They don’t hear your need for understanding. They don’t hear your desire for repair. And that’s what makes it so exhausting.
The hard truth? You can’t teach empathy to someone who’s allergic to it. But you can protect your peace. Sometimes the best thing you can say isn’t another explanation — it’s silence, distance, and boundaries that speak louder than any “I’m sorry” you’ll never get. 💅
Because healing starts when you stop expecting a heart from someone who only plays mind games
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