When a Narcissist Sees You Cry (Full Facts Of A Narc)

When a Narcissist Sees You Cry (Full Facts Of A Narc)

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So you’re wondering what a narcissist feels when they see you cry. In this post, we try and figure out how they react and what they will feel.

When a narcissist sees you cry in front of them, it is an obvious shift in emotion that makes them feel uncomfortable around you. They will usually criticize you and try to invalidate your feelings. Narcissists do not feel remorseful, so they will not apologize for making you feel bad. In fact, the narcissist might make you feel even worse by making you feel like your tears are meaningless or that you are overreacting. Most narcissists will see your tears as trying to control them and will say things like “you are too emotional” or “you’re too needy.”

If you ever cry in front of a narcissist, be prepared for a weird response. A narcissist will sometimes go blank-faced because they don’t understand why you are crying.

Next up we will take a look at 6 ways a narcissist will respond to your crying.

6 Ways A Narcissist Will Feel When You Cry.

  1. They feel smug and superior.
  2. They may feel satisfied that they have caused you pain.
  3. They may feel happy that you are experiencing negative emotions.
  4. They may feel concerned and try to comfort you.
  5. They may feel guilty and try to make up for their actions.
  6. They may become angry with you for making them feel bad.

They feel smug and superior.

Narcissists are often described as having a “sense of entitlement”, feeling smug and superior. They may feel that they are above others and do not have to follow the same rules or norms as everyone else. When they see someone else crying, they may view it as a sign of weakness and feel smug or superior. In some cases, they may even enjoy seeing someone else in emotional pain.

They may feel satisfied that they have caused you pain.

When a narcissist sees you cry, they may feel satisfied that they have caused you pain. This is because narcissists enjoy seeing other people in pain, as it makes them feel better about themselves. If you are in a relationship with a narcissist, it is important to be aware of this tendency and try to avoid situations where your tears will give them satisfaction. They know they can control you and have found your trigger point.

They may feel happy that you are experiencing negative emotions.

They may feel happy that you are experiencing negative emotions. When a Narcissist Sees You Cry, it is a sign that they have control over you and your emotions. It is a way for them to get a sense of power and control.

They may feel concerned and try to comfort you.

Some narcissists will show concern when they see someone crying in front of others. They would have seen this behavior work with others in the past and know how it will look if they dont show any emotions.

They may feel guilty and try to make up for their actions.

Narcissists are usually very good at hiding their true feelings, but sometimes they let their guard down. When they see you cry, they may feel guilty and try to make up for their actions. This is because they know that they have hurt you and they want to make things right. However, don’t be fooled by their sudden act of kindness – it is likely that they will only do this so that you will forgive them and they can continue to control you.

They may become angry with you for making them feel bad.

Narcissists are generally very self-absorbed people who only care about their own needs and feelings. So, when you make them feel bad, they may become angry with you. This is because they see your emotions as a reflection of their own inner turmoil and they can’t stand to see themselves in a negative light. Narcissists may also become angry with you because they feel like you’re trying to control them or manipulate them in some way. So, if you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, it’s important to be aware of their potential anger issues and try to avoid doing anything that would trigger them.

Next up we will take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions.

frequently asked questions

Do Narcissists Understand Your Emotions?

No, narcissists do not understand your emotions. They feel emotions, but they are not normal human emotions. They need to feel powerful and in control all the time. They want to feel important and special. They feel sad when they don’t get what they want. Narcissistic supply is the term used to describe the attention that a narcissist needs in order to feel good about themselves.

Do Narcissists Like That You Cry?

Narcissists like to see people cry in front of them because it makes them feel powerful and in control. They may criticize their partner or loved ones in order to make them feel even more inferior and to cry in front of other people. This provides the narcissist with what is known as narcissistic supply – a source of validation and admiration that helps them feel good about themselves. While your partner or loved one may not enjoy seeing you cry, they may take some satisfaction in knowing that they have caused you pain.

Do Narcissists Make You Cry on Purpose?

Do narcissists make you cry on purpose? It’s possible they do it to feel better about themselves or to gaslight you into feeling sad and alone. If you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, it’s important to be aware of their potential manipulative behavior. It rare for a narcissist to show remorse, you need to figure out what’s behind the gaslighting.

Try to avoid getting into a huge argument with the narcissist as this is what they feed off.

Do Narcissists Ever Cry?

Do narcissists ever cry? It’s a valid question to ask, considering that empathy isn’t one of their strong suits. However, narcissists do cry–but only when it benefits them in some way. For example, if a narcissist sees you crying, they may use your tears to their advantage by trying to make you feel guilty or manipulating you into doing something for them. In other words, narcissists don’t cry because they’re genuinely sad or upset; they cry as a way to get what they want.

When do narcissists cry?

Narcissists cry for two reasons: when they feel overwhelmed with negative emotions and when they feel criticized. They cry to seek empathy and remorse from others. Although narcissism is characterized by a lack of empathy, narcissists are capable of feeling empathy for themselves. When they feel overwhelmed, they may cry to release their emotions. When they feel criticized, they may cry to seek understanding and approval.

Do narcissists cry during movies?

Narcissists cry during movies for two reasons. The first is to get attention from the people around them. They know that if they cry in front of people, they will get attention. The second reason is to create a sense of empathy in the person they are watching the movie with. They want the person to feel sorry for them and to empathize with their emotions. However, these tears are usually just crocodile tears and are not genuine. If a narcissist wants to get close to you they may cry during a movie to show they have deeper feelings.

Can people with narcissism change?

Though it may be difficult, people with narcissism can change with the help of therapy and medication. Treatment can help people with narcissism learn to relate to others in a more healthy way and to manage their own sense of self-importance.

will a narcissist cry over you?

If you have been discarded by a narcissist, they will not cry over you. They may act like they are sad or even shed a few crocodile tears, but in reality, they feel no remorse or sadness whatsoever. In fact, they may even be secretly glad that they no longer have to deal with you.

Do Narcissists cry crocodile tears?

Do narcissists cry crocodile tears? This is a difficult question to answer, as it depends on the individual narcissist in question. Some narcissists may well cry crocodile tears in order to manipulate and control others, while others may not. It is important to remember that not all narcissists are the same, and so it is impossible to say definitively whether or not they are capable of crying genuine tears.

Final Thoughts

The main reason a narcissist gets pleasure from seeing you cry is that it means they have control over you. Narcissists enjoy making you feel inferior to them because it gives them a sense of power and allows them to take advantage of you. You maybe also find this post helpful What Happens When You Stop Reacting to a Narcissist.

Phil Taylor
Phil Taylor Body Language Expert