Insults are a low, low form of expressing disagreement. Not strange that narcissists stoop that low, is it? Their incessant NEED to win means they will go low in hopes of winning quickly. Sad & nasty! Insults only show emotional immaturity. Think of the playground.
Insults are the arguments employed by those who are in the wrong, said the philosopher, Rosseau. SO TRUE of narcissistic Hijackals!
The philosopher, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, said “Insults are the arguments employed by those who are in the wrong.” That certainly rings true in the case of narcissist’s. They are more frightened of accountability that almost anything.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE:
- the lack of emotional maturity in narcissists
- Why using insults appeals to Hijackals® so much
- An excellent quote from Jamie Raskin, “An insult is not substitute for an argument.” July, 2023
- Why Hijackals and all narcissists try to distract with personal attacks and no logic
- Recognizing that insults are abusive
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