Narc always gave a way to exert control over others, gain desired attention, or boost the narcissist's reputation
What inspires lying? Simply put, the NPD lies in order to inflate his or her own self-esteem
How does a narcissist steal from you?
Your identity Through tactics such as gaslighting and love-bombing, a narcissist will make you question everything about yourself that you once were so sure of. They separate you from your intuition to the point where you become reliant on them to tell you who you are.
Narcissists steal your personality, mannerisms, words, your life stories, your interests, your style, and even attempt to embody the energy and talents they do not possess that make you special