They love to flirt and they want to be liked and noticed all the time why do they give the predatory stare of a Narcissist? Be aware that a narcissist cannot make deep human interactions with ordinary people. They can’t make friends, and they love the attention that everyone gives them. Instead, they offer relationships that may look like love and friendship, but they are not the same.
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What is the Predatory Stare of a Narcissist?
Ever wondered what the predatory stare of a Narcissist looks like? When they mean stare at you, you won’t feel comfortable at all. People with a narcissistic personality disorder often give long evaluating looks or sometimes their typical narc smirk. They have an intense piercing stare that leaves one feeling unsettled. They are not always aware that they are doing it. As soon as they realize it they replace it with such a warm smile that you are left wondering if at all they looked at you that way?
Why do narcissists stare?
Are you also wondering about their death stare meaning or that narcissistic black eyes that evil stare of narcissist.
Narcissists stare (creepy stare) to try and control, to make the other person submit to them. The eyes of a narcissist their cold dark dead stare is one of their various ways of manipulation. It is a transformation that gives the feeling of a predator looking at prey. Somehow their facade drops for a moment and you are looking at their real personality.
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Narc meaning – narcissistic personality disorder is a personality disorder characterized by having an inflated sense of self-worth and a craving for attention and admiration.
Causes of Narcissistic personality disorder
- The first theory is that the disease is caused by a previous trauma that causes a developmental disorder. They may have been abused in their childhood or due to an overprotective or neglectful parenting style.
- Another theory is that the person remains immersed at an infantile stage and thinks only of their needs and requirements. This theory however has been refuted.
- Genetics and neurobiology- It is seen that children of narcissistic parents may inherit this disorder.
Can Psychotherapy treat a person with Narcissistic personality disorder?
Behavior can also be taught, something socially acceptable. However, those treated for the disease may show slow progress if any. The reason for this is that narcissists by nature have a full view of themselves. So they rarely think that there is a problem. Even if they are treated, research shows that it takes years to make significant progress. Narcissistic personality disorders will cause problems at home and work. A narcissist will not be able to maintain healthy relationships for long and will have major problems in productive activities such as work or school. They will believe that they have good health and many friends and that there is an endless opportunity for wealth or fame. They will react negatively when the truth of the situation comes in and they tend to blame others for anything bad that may happen in their lives.
Unfortunately, these narcissistic forms are very deceptive, and initially, they can attract you and you won’t know where you are going. Because their egos are so weak, they always crave attention which ultimately leads to problems within their relationship.
To help you with tips on identifying whether you are with a narcissist or not, ask yourself the following questions:
1. Do they lose interest when they are not the center of attention?
2. Are most of the conversations about them, if not do they try changing the topic?
3. Does your partner always fish for compliments?
4. If you criticize him, do they contradict that criticism, especially when it comes to their appearance or their flaws?
5. Do you catch them talking about all the so-called ‘lost love’ for each of them who seemed to have serious mistakes when they had to break up with them?
6. If they do not receive specialized treatment or regular attention, are they insane or angry? For example, if they have to wait long in restaurants, or don’t find good seats in the movies, are they upset?
7. Do you find this person’s pattern that uses people to get what they want and then discard them when their needs are met?
If a man or woman who is interested in you shows any of these behaviors you may want to be careful. This is not the kind of people you can get involved in relationships with if you want equal attention and love.
Does your life feel more complicated than before? Are all your worries centered on one person? Do you find that someone is giving you standards that you can’t keep up with because their standards change all the time? You may be with someone who is a narcissist.
Why do narcissist give their typical predatory stare of a Narcissist?
what does narc mean when they make intense staring narcissist eyes that bone-chilling cold stare
- One of the reasons why narcissists watch, intense stare, or gaze at their victims is that they want to study them. They do this to mirror the behavior of others. They copy the communication styles, behaviors, and emotional styles to lure the person they want.
- To get attention -They usually want to attract or get attention. They do this to figure you out and take further steps depending on if they want you or challenge you.
- To intimidate you -If they use their predatory stare of a Narcissist to intimidate you then challenge them by staring back but do this only if you are confident that you can turn the tables on them. If you are not then just ignore them.
What can you do when given the predatory stare of a Narcissist?
Life with a narcissist is a living hell. One thing is for sure; they will try to isolate you. Internally this person is scared of you but on the outside, they may give you their typical predatory stare of a Narcissist.
They will do everything in their power to tear you down. Even if it will tear you down to every level they will not stop. It is what they do. These cruel actions, even though they are human, do not make them one. So how do you deal with them?
1. Distancing yourself
You need to learn from the relationship. You have to start breaking those bonds that bind you together. Breaking this kind of relationship can be very difficult, it can feel impossible. Learn how you can distance and save yourself from this person. You have to learn how to be indifferent to his or her actions even when they give you the predatory stare of a Narcissist. Whether this means walking away from them, not responding, or any other action, you mustn’t dwell on their misconduct.
2. Set boundaries
It is important to note that you are dealing with a person who uses traps, they are not ordinary people. They can’t be transformed into ordinary people. You will have set your boundaries and walls to protect yourself from that person. By doing this, you will have more control of the situation you have with the narcissist.
3. Indifference to predatory stare of a Narcissist
If a narcissist gives you their trademark predatory stare of a Narcissist, just play indifferent. You mustn’t overdo it by disrespecting them otherwise they would take it as a challenge and would try their best to make you regret disrespecting them.
The grey rock method for dealing with Narcissists
Narcissists are always attracted to people with kind hearts and pretty souls because of this type of personality they feel they need to make themselves look good in front of others. They need to conquer and manipulate the inner light of these people to feel empowered.
You can turn the tables on narcissists by using the grey rock method. It is a way in which you can save yourself from emotional harm if you must interact with a narcissist. This method makes you lose your shine in their eyes. It makes you look boring and uninteresting in the eyes of the narcissist. You become emotionally nonresponsive just like a rock, boring yet tough. In this way, you can undermine a narcissist’s attempts at manipulating you causing them to grow uninterested and bored with you. You take away from a narcissist’s the one thing they need the most that is attention. You just have to reply with minimal and short responses to limit further conversations. If baited just use nonverbal responses like hmm or nodding or just smiling so as no further communication happens.
Risks of using Grey rock method
If becoming boring and uninteresting makes the narcissist you are dealing with to become violent then you need to get away as fast you can form such a relationship. This method needs you to suppress your need for love and care. Thus you need other healthy outlets from your family and friends to fulfill these needs for you. Talk to a counsellor if the grey rock method gets tough for you.
Reference:
https://themindsjournal.com/the-narcissistic-stare-narcissist-uses-stare-to-control-you/
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Dr Amit Sharma is a Doctor and writer with a particular interest in mental health. He helps individuals by combining practical advice with emotional support.