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Blackvegetable » Today, 11:06 am » wrote: ↑

Today, 11:06 am

I wear cowardice like it's a boy scout merit badge. 

• Projection as a Defense Mechanism:
  They unconsciously project their flaws onto others to avoid facing uncomfortable truths about themselves. It’s easier to say “you’re the narcissist” than admit they are.
• Avoiding Accountability:
  Accusing others flips the spotlight away from them. It deflects criticism, stops hard questions, and puts others on the defensive.
• Control Through Confusion:
  By accusing you of their own behavior, they muddy the waters. Now the issue isn’t their dodging, lying, or arrogance—it’s yours. Classic gaslighting.
• Weaponizing Hypocrisy:
  Narcissists think that if they point the finger first, they “win” the narrative—even if the accusation is absurd. It’s not about truth—it’s about dominance.
• Fragile Ego Protection:
  Deep down, they fear being exposed as weak or flawed. Blaming others is a way to prop up their false sense of superiority.
• Testing Your Boundaries:
  Repeating outrageous accusations is a way to wear you down. If you start defending yourself constantly, they’ve shifted the power dynamic in their favor.
• Delusional Self-Image Maintenance:
  They need to see themselves as “the smart one,” “the victim,” or “the righteous critic.” So if they lie, you’re the liar. If they dodge, you’re the coward. It keeps their fantasy intact.