#toxic characters

[brainstreams]

Underused Ways to Show a Character Is a Narcissist

Everyone writes arrogance. But narcissism is usually quieter and stranger than that.

Here are some underrused ways to show a character is a narcissist (without saying "they were a narcissist).

• They turn every story into one about themselves within three sentences

• They “apologize” by explaining why their reaction was justified

• They remember compliments perfectly and forget criticism instantly

• They give advice no one asked for, then act offended if it isn’t taken

• Asking questions about someone, but mainly to compare or one-up

• They repeat other people’s ideas later as if they came up with them

• They praise someone… right before asking them for something

• Guilt-tripping rather than openly demanding things

• Being very different depending on who is watching

• Doing good things publicly but resenting them privately if they go unnoticed

• They’re charming in public and dismissive the second the audience leaves

• Giving “support” that somehow ends with them being praised

• They listen just long enough to wait for their turn to talk

• Fishing for compliments in indirect ways (self-deprecating comments as an example)

• They frame generosity like a favor you now owe them for

• Becoming noticeably colder if they don’t receive attention

• They retell conflicts in ways that erase their role in them

• They react to boundaries like they’re personal attacks

They rarely take true responsibility. Even when apologizing, it often sounds like:

“I’m sorry you felt that way.”

“I didn’t mean it like that.”

“You misunderstood me.”

(Assuming they apologize at all)

• They’re very interested in how things look from the outside

• Turning feedback into proof that people are “against them.”

• Always negatively gossiping about others

• Acting hurt or disappointed when someone says "no"

• Always pushing boundaries

A narcissistic character rarely thinks they’re the villain.

In their version of the story, they’re always the most reasonable person in the room.

Those are some quick tips. Reblog if you want more!

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[absolutelymessedup]

So... I guess it's not crazy to think that it was actually Bear who gave Nikki the infamous Freak Nikki nickname, back in school

I mean, I can't be the only one to think that. Since he actually took advantage of his wish to sleep with her, although he knew it wasn't consensual.

Showing he's able to dismiss her will, if he has something to gain from it

And that's a classic tactic of toxic people, to get closer of someone they like.

Bully her to make her lonely and vulnerable, so he can pose as a white armor night, comforting her. But this probably backfired, since they never dated in school, maybe Ian had more attitude (and was a better friend anyways).

Not to mention Bear hadn't the minimal mindfulness of not calling her like this again, although Ian had warned him. It was probably a desperate attempt to make her vulnerable again.

[putawayyourphone]

The next morning, Xavier went home.

- @xavier-thebest

*His parents were still asleep for the moment, it was 7:30am. The only one who was up that wasn't the guards was his sister Sophia. She was at dining table, sorta just staring off into space. She kinda gave a slight smile when she saw Xavier.*

Sophia: "Hey there little trouble maker. Did you have any fun last night?"

[no-i-will-not-explain]

when someone says they dont like a ship because ‘its toxic!’ but that is the entire point of the ship

[theres-whump-in-that-nebula]

Whump where it’s unclear who’s the bad guy in the situation. Whump set in one-sided friendships. Whump where both of them hurt each each other. Whump caused by loving each other too much. Whump that makes your heart break for one of them, but the events of the story gradually make that character the monster. Whump caused by inaction. Whump where one of them somehow reasons their way into thinking murder is less harmful than hurting someone’s feelings. Whump where one of the characters vacillates between wanting to save the other one and wanting to kill them. Whump that never should have been, but was simultaneously destined to happen. Give me messy, existentially depressing relationship dynamics.

[venusdoesartnstuffs]

I'm making toxic couples with a friend! This is the girlfriend of my couple. I gave her an optional shirt, yes her arms are meant to be out of it. She also has 6 fingers on one hand, and buzzes the top of her head sometimes!

[historical-rp-memes]

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