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Not all abusers are narcissists, but all narcissists are abusive.
Thats right. Some abusers are BPD. Some are sociopaths. But all abusers have a personality disorder. All are selfish (to a dangerous degree). All lack empathy (when it gets in the way of their selfish desires..and there are innumerous desires, they are never satisfied).
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Do abusers ever change into a good person?
If they get psychiatric help, but few do. Abusers have usually been in an environment of abuse and probably have been abused physical/mentally or both in their lives. There are a low percentage that do try and do change. If you are with someone that abuses you it's best to move on. Marcy
Why does it seem Narcissists are unable to see your heart?
Narcissists are strictly "me" type of people. The world revolves around them! They are smarter than everyone else and they look their nose down at most people that they feel have "stupid" qualities about them (even though these people are not stupid.) They are Euphoric, ego-maniacal, callous, cold-hearted unless it's what they want. They use and abuse people and when finished with them they throw them away like an old rag doll. Narcissists are capable of loving someone but their own ego shadows their reasoning's and Narcissists want YOU to listen to what they have to say and listen to nothing of what you may have to say. They play mind games and, if he is a true Narcissist they aren't far off from having Sociopath tendencies.
A personality trait that starts with the letter n?
Negligent, Notorious, Needy, Nervous, Naive
Is a narcissist terrified of rejection?
A narcissist has no personality of his own. He creates it through other people or what is called Narcissistic Supply (I read this, it makes sense to me so I use the term kind of loosely). But it is really quite simple. He or she is a user, and gets fulfillment out of using people. So when the supply (people, things) dwindle, yes - they do fear rejection. They cycle in and out of depression, anger, angst - all sorts of psychological highs and lows - until they find someone or something else to fill the huge void in their souls. Don't get sucked into this vacuum, you'll lose your spirit if you don't leave...and quite possibly your soul. Hope this helped..read anything by Sam Vaknin on the internet, finding most of your help using a search engine and the term "narcissistic personality disorder". Peace, mbme I am no expert either, but I believe narcissists are terrified of lots of things, rejection being one of many. Anything that may separate them from their "supply" may cause them distress. I think that after a time they build coping mechanisms for this. Finding new supply is, of course, the best "cure" for their angst. They may turn inward, focusing on their "fantasies of greatness", becoming moody and introspective. They definitely take out their frustration on people and things, become destructive and inflict the hurt they cannot allow themselves to feel. I believe this is the point where they may exhibit risky behavior, increase drug and alcohol abuse...anything to distract their minds from inner turmoil. Speaking from my life experiences of67 years, I would say a definite yes. Rejection hurts everyone to some degree. Iam not positive to what degree a narcissist would be "pained" emotionally. He or She would probably get out of the life of the person who rejected them. I am not a psychologist, etc. Just my life experience speaking!
Do narcissists cheat on spouses more often?
i am almost happily divorced from a narcissist. he cheated on me without remorse. he told me i was crazy. until this day he blames me. he was angered when i filed for divorce. he did'nt understand why i would leave him. he feels he is superior to everyone. he almost had me convinced. he has no empathy to me or the children. he remains a self satisfying slob. life has moved on for me, i met a wonderful guy. and he suffers because he lost.
