THREE THINGS NARCISSISTS DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT MANIPULATABLE ANYMORE

By: Khalif Barkhadle,
Digital Journalist

Published On: 18th February 2025

Have you ever seen a narcissist change right before your eyes? Suddenly, it’s like the mask slips, revealing a new and sometimes terrifying side of them. If you don’t know what’s happening, you could fall into their next trap. Even if you think you’ve already broken free, knowing what to expect can save you from unprecedented manipulation and keep you protected and safe.
In this article, I’ll break down the three key things narcissists will do when they realize they can’t manipulate you anymore. I’ll share examples to help you recognize these behaviours and give you actionable tips to stay strong and empowered no matter what they try next.

But before we get into what the narcissist does, I want to make sure that you spot the signs when they know that you’re not manipulatable anymore, so you know exactly what to expect

When a narcissist knows you’re onto them, it means that they’ve noticed a change in your pattern. They see that you’re no longer willing to give them the same amount of time, attention, or energy. In this context, energy can mean emotional energy, financial energy, enabling energy, or anything that helps reinforce the narrative they have about themselves. They notice if you’re no longer playing along with their story, whether it’s that of the admired hero or the pied victim. Somehow, your behaviour has changed enough to alert…