FIVE THINGS NARCISSISTS HATE SECRETLY BUT PRETEND TO LOVE

By: Khalif Barkhadle
Digital Journalist

Published On: 17th June 2025

You know, we talk so much about what narcissists love. They love attention. They love praise and admiration. They also love control. That part, most people already get. But what almost no one talks about is what narcissists secretly hate. And I mean hate. The things they dread deep down. The things they do not even want to admit to themselves, the things that gnaw away at them late at night when no one is around to impress
And once you see these hatreds for what they are, something changes in you. You stop blaming yourself for their moods. You stop personalizing their attacks. And, most importantly, you stop dimming your light to protect their ego. Why? Because when you get it, you see the truth. What is that? Narcissists are some of the most miserable beings alive, and every one of these secret hatreds is proof of that. So, let’s get into it.

So the topic for today’s article is five things narcissists secretly hate

Number 1: The Endless Chase for Novelty

At first, the narcissist thinks the world is their playground. Everything is fresh, exciting, and full of possibilities. They thrive on the thrill of the new: a new partner, a new friend, a new toy, a new hobby, a new look, and a new opportunity. But this is not genuine joy. It is a drug. They are running from something, from the unbearable hollowness inside.