The Narcissist Is Playing You For A FOOL
- Narc Survivor
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read

Narcissists are master manipulators. They may seem foolish or ill-advised, but they know exactly what they're doing. They are playing you, tricking and deceiving you, and hiding the truth. They put on a show to make you believe they are genuine, but in reality, they are not.
Narcissists create a false character that mirrors your interests and ideals. This makes you think they are real, but they are not. You end up holding onto something that doesn't exist, which is exactly what they want. By validating the illusion, you give them supply and a thrill, making them feel real and worthwhile, even though they have nothing of value.

Their power to manipulate comes from your belief in them. Deep down, they know they have nothing and are not about anything. Their game is to trick you into overvaluing them and overestimating their importance, so you attach to them and give them fuel. This leaves you feeling disappointed and dissatisfied because they can't give you what they don't have.

Narcissists are convincing because they have years of practice manipulating unsuspecting victims. They know exactly what to do to make you believe they are genuine. However, the illusion falls apart when they don't follow through on their promises. Many victims, brainwashed by narcissists, begin to question their own worth, which the narcissist exploits.

Now that you have found my content, you should be more aware of when a narcissist is playing you for a fool. They will never do what they say they will do. Covert narcissists are passive-aggressive, indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of addressing them openly. They are envious, jealous, and resentful of you.

To a narcissist, you may hold nothing more than an illusion of significance. They may have other sources of supply who are more susceptible to their manipulation. If you start to catch on to their deception, you lose value in their eyes, and they will deny, blame-shift, project, and gaslight you.
Narcissists see people as a means to an end. Even if you validate the illusion, that's the best you will get from them. They expect you to see it as a privilege to be around them, but it will only ever be a game, never grounded in reality. Their power exists only in your imagination, which is why they need to dominate and control your thoughts and feelings.

Their power comes from you, from their ability to affect you. But they can only affect you if you believe in them. You have the power in this situation. If you take a back seat, you will be left feeling disappointed and dissatisfied because they lack the power to perform. Their power only comes from getting you to believe in something that isn't true or real.

When all is said and done, you are the one left to take on the authority to grow. Power will always return to where it belongs, to the person who will not abuse it. Non-narcissists are the ones who end up cleaning up the mess, improving the situation, and doing what the narcissist has not done. Narcissists avoid criticism and accountability, leaving the powerful and effective people to take the blame and clean up their mess.
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