Why indifference hurts so much
The reason indifference disarms the narcissist is simple: without attention, they don’t know who they are. Their identity is based on how others perceive them. When there’s no one to admire, criticize, or follow them, they face emptiness.
And that emptiness confronts them with their own emotional instability, which can lead to anger, anxiety, or even depression.
This doesn’t happen because you attacked them, but because you didn’t give them the one thing they truly care about: control over your emotions.
