 A narcissist is an expert at manipulating, lying, and assaulting others with cruel verbal attacks. When you first meet them, they can appear charming. But in reality, they're wholly focused on pleasing themselves by winning the adoration of others. Soon, their masks come off and what shines through are their intense feelings of entitlement and superiority. When they don't get their way, true colors will show. With that said, here are seven things that narcissists absolutely hate. Being told no. Narcissists feel that their wants and feelings are more important than other people's. They hate being told no, regardless of what it is they want you to do. Let's say you're dating a man who likes when women wear dresses every day. You say no to that. Or you're dating a woman who enjoys yoga and she wants you to join her, but you say no thanks. When a narcissist hears no, they respond with anger and will pull out all the stops to get you to do what they want. Bill Eddy from the National Conflict Resolution Center in San Diego found that when you tell a narcissist no in standard ground, they will become combative and verbally abusive. But you have the right to say no if you don't want to do something no matter how much they hate to hear it. Criticism. Have you ever criticized a narcissist? If so, you have probably felt the sting of their backlash. They hate any form of criticism because it leaves them feeling like they're looked down on. Even if your critical opinions were minor, like not liking the design of their shirt or disagreeing on a movie, they cannot handle criticism. Robert S. Horton from the Department of Psychology at Wabash College found that their anger is more intense when they feel that the person criticizing them holds a higher status than they do. They always feel a need to be reassured that they are the smartest, best-looking, and most talented of everyone. So when you criticize a narcissist, they will become angry. Losing control. Losing control is one of the biggest things that narcissists hate. They need to control everything from the topic of conversation to your life choices. Have you ever been in a relationship or had a friend or family member who was always correcting your decisions and telling you how to feel and act? These narcissists want to control every aspect of your life, and this is all under the guise of just giving their opinion. They don't stop until they're in full control over you. A paper by Sarah Barkley and psychologist Dr. Vera Sarah Pauley explained that a narcissist cannot accept when they lose domination over your life and are no longer in control of your emotions. The more you resist, the angrier they become. After all, they have to be in control and hate to lose it. Others being happy. Narcissists are inherently unhappy and insecure, so they hate to see others happy with their own lives. This can manifest in different ways. When they see others succeeding and reaching personal goals, their insecurity causes them to lash out, sometimes even behind their back. But they will go out of their way to try to knock you back down and devalue you. Researchers at New York University found that insecurity is a driving factor behind narcissism, which is the reason they hate to see others happy. Called out. Narcissists hate to be called out on their lies and may even cut you out of their lives after you call them out on their lies. Psychologists at the Iowara Health and Medical Research Institute and School of Psychology did a study with 436 participants who were in relationships with people or had relatives that were diagnosed with narcissism. They found that one of the top narcissistic traits was an over-inflated sense of importance. They think they're smarter and superior to everyone else, which includes telling a string of lies about their life. When you correct them on their tall tales, they become angry and will verbally attack you to belittle and criticize your intelligence. Feeling vulnerable. They hate feeling vulnerable and weak, especially if they think others are laughing at them or looking down on them. A study published in Personality and Individual Differences showed that though they enjoy laughing at others, they become furious and insensitive, ordering on cruel to get back at others. They'll criticize everything about them, their clothes, hobbies, personality traits, and even appearances. Psychologist Seth Meyers explains that narcissists believe they are deserving of adoration and attention and that others should acknowledge them as extra special and superior. They hate to see someone else become the focus of attention and steal their limelight. A feeling that extends to everyone around them. If a friend or coworker receives accolades from others, they will try to belittle their achievement. This all comes down to the narcissists' need to be the center of attention at all times and how much they hate to lose that feeling. Dealing with narcissistic people can be a challenge, but understanding the behaviors and triggers can help you navigate those interactions more effectively. If you found this video to be helpful, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to our channel for more insightful content. And don't forget to hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest posts. If you have any experiences or insights on dealing with narcissistic individuals, please share them in the comments below. Your input can help others who may be struggling in similar situations. Thank you for tuning in, and we'll see you in the next video.