What happens when a narcissist sees you cry?

Narcissistic individuals particularly detest crying, because for them, crying signifies that one is supposed to feel bad or nurture the individual who is upset. Therefore, they feel that when someone is crying, it is a reminder that they cannot feel empathy; which is upsetting to them.

Can you talk to a narcissist about your feelings?

It’s hard not to be affected when you observe a true narcissist—a person with narcissistic personality disorder. The classic way to help ourselves when we are feeling a strong emotion is to talk about it, and if possible, address it with the person who’s upsetting us.

Do narcissists understand their feelings?

Many narcissists can intelligently discuss those emotions never experienced by them – like empathy, or love – because they make it a point to read a lot and to communicate with people who claim to be experiencing them. Thus, they gradually construct working hypotheses as to what people feel.

What emotions do narcissists feel?

Narcissists can feel emotional pain, but not usually in the same way as others. The emotional pain they may feel is usually related to underlying selfish needs. Underneath the displays of superiority and sense of entitlement, they often feel empty, powerless, and shameful, which they perceive as weakness.

How do you get a narcissist to talk about his feelings?

Begin any discussion with a compliment, flattery, or praise in order to get the narcissist’s attention. To keep their attention, listen endlessly. This might be hard when narcissists repeat themselves, which they will hardly be aware of.

Do narcissist hide their feelings?

Express Their Real Feelings But when it comes to his feelings, the narcissist hides, from others and from himself. Narcissists lack the self-awareness to understand the underlying feelings that drive their behavior as well as the courage to make themselves vulnerable enough to share those feelings.