Why do narcissists lie? [View all]
From online AI overview:
Narcissists can be cunning and manipulative liars who may lie about themselves, their exes, careers, and accomplishments. They may also use gaslighting tactics to make their partners doubt their perception of reality by twisting the truth, denying facts, or blaming their partner for things that aren't their fault. Narcissists may also have no shame in shifting to another lie when caught in a lie.
From https://elevationbehavioralhealth.com/why-do-narcissists-lie/
Why do narcissists lie… all the time? If you confront them with proof of the lie, they will still attempt to lie their way out of it. What inspires lying?
Simply put, the NPD lies in order to inflate his or her own self-esteem. They lie to the other person, to beat them. By inflating truths, they attempt to make their own skills or abilities seem superior to the other person. In other words, they are a boar, the type of person people avoid at a party.
When the NPD lies, he or she is trying to make themselves appear dominant. They lie for self-gain believing that telling mistruths makes them look smarter than the other person. Having a victim at their side who they can lie to provides them with a constant narcissistic supply, someone that fuels their sickness. When they impress their partner with their lies, they receive a rush or hit to feel better about themselves.
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