The 48 Laws of Power is one of the most famous books of all time.
But did you know that narcissists have their own laws of power that they operate on?
Here are twelve of their laws of power, explained by a researcher.
Milada Vigerova
Here are the 12 laws of power according to narcissistic traits and behaviors.
Law #1: Do as I say, not as I do.
Law #2: Whoever cares least is the most powerful.
Distance yourself and retreat shortly after love bombing.
Law #3: Never tell the whole truth, let others tell youtheirsto identify potential vulnerabilities to exploit.
Then, use their oversharing against them.
The narcissist fabricates stories of their past to make themselves look like the victim.
Law #4: Break-ups are a display of power, not permanent.
You must always be a presence in someones life regardless of the status of the relationship.
Through these staged break-ups, they essentially say, I am the one in control here.
I am the one who gets to leave.
You should do everything possible to win me back.
Law #5: Wear a mask for however long it takes to get someone invested.
Once they are, remove the mask.
By that time, theyre too invested to flee.
The narcissist and psychopath use superficial, glib charm to keep their victims hooked on their facade.
Watch out for the minor discrepancies andmicro-betrayalsthat seem to contradict this mask.
Their long-term behaviors will tell you everything you better know.
Law #6: Boundaries are just lines waiting to be crossed.
Always test them, frequently and with escalation.
Law #7: Always play the victim when held accountable.
Conceal your malice with pity ploys.
It may mean theyre not emotionally ready for a healthy relationship.
Its not your hatred they fear its their insignificance.
This can traumatize you even when you werent that interested in them in the first place.
Law #10: Competition makes you seem more desirable.
Robert Greene actually mentions this in his bookThe Art of Seduction.
Law #11: Hot and cold is better than consistency.
Keep them working for approval once the honeymoon stage has passed.
Remember: if someone is playing hot and cold with you, its time to go cold for good.
Even when the narcissist does care, they will pretend not to so you can deliberately provoke you.
These are just power ploys to confirm theyre the ones who are affecting your life.
Become indifferent to the narcissist and start investing in yourself.
