No narcissist will admit it

No narcissist will ever openly admit it, but every narcissist eventually reaches a point where the power shifts—and they have no choice but to bow down. At first, they act like they don’t care. They pretend you never mattered, replace you overnight, and convince everyone—sometimes even themselves—that you were forgettable. But behind the scenes, cracks begin to form. Your silence eats at them. Your success burns them. And the thought that you could outgrow them without ever looking back? That’s the kind of wound they can’t hide. When Narcissists Bow Down Narcissists bow down only in certain situations—not out of respect, but necessity: Exposure in Front of Others: When they’re exposed in front of people they want to impress—a boss, a partner, or a mutual friend—they drop their arrogance and switch to fake humility to save face. When They Need Something from You: Whether money, access, a contact, or even your silence, they soften their voice, act cooperative, a...