**Narcissists have two sets of rules.**

One set is for *you*, the other for *them* — and they are never the same. They demand that *you* be the one who always apologizes, even when you’ve done nothing wrong. *You* must respect them at all times, even when they’re being cruel, dismissive, or demeaning. *You* are not allowed to express negative emotions — no sadness, no anger, no frustration — because your feelings inconvenience them or challenge their false sense of superiority.

They expect you to follow their every command, to accommodate every whim, and to walk on eggshells just to keep the peace. You must absorb their moods, fix their messes, and swallow your voice. Yet, the moment you express your truth or hold up a mirror to their behavior, you’re labeled “dramatic,” “sensitive,” or “crazy.”

But the rules don’t apply to them. They can say whatever they want, no matter how cruel, sarcastic, or passive-aggressive. They can disrespect you, mock your emotions, invalidate your pain, and still expect loyalty. They can explode in rage, give you the silent treatment, or vanish without explanation — and you’re expected to wait, forgive, and forget. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds.

To a narcissist, fairness doesn’t exist — only control. They rewrite the rules as they go, always to benefit themselves, never to protect or honor others.

Trying to hold them accountable is like trying to win a game they’ve rigged from the start.

The only way to win with a narcissist is not to play by their rules

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