Highly INTELLIGENT people are extremely direct. No passive aggression, no mind games, no unnecessary guessing. And that kind of clarity is genuinely attractive.
I did mushrooms and watched a meteor shower alone while floating on my back on a lake in the middle of bumfuck nowhere Wisconsin and then my friends lovingly wrapped me in blankets and snuggled me in the dirt while we listened to coyotes howl. You will never convince me of doom
Narcissists are prone to feeling envy for the people who possess qualities they don’t, such as genuineness, compassion, and honesty, however, the narcissist will never admit envy but instead will seek to undermine or control the person they envy, typically employing a 2 part strategy of “attack and compare.”
1. Covertly Breaking Down the Person:
Narcissists may subtly undermine the person they envy, employing methods like backhanded compliments, covert criticism, or sabotaging the person’s success or accomplishments. This tactic serves to erode the target’s confidence and shift the power balance in the narcissist’s favor, allowing them to feel superior or less threatened.
2. Comparing Themselves to the Envied Person:
To maintain their own sense of superiority or mitigate feelings of inadequacy, narcissists might draw comparisons between themselves and the person they envy. They might mimic the admired traits, behave as though they embody the same values, or even tell others they share similar qualities. They may suggest there is a “close competition“ between the two when they’re really isn’t.
This dual strategy—breaking down the person while asserting a comparison—allows narcissists to diminish their envy-driven discomfort by convincing themselves and others that they are just as good, if not better. It’s a way of deflecting attention from their own shortcomings while manipulating their social image.
Have you seen this pattern before?