Why Narcissists Need Control Over People

Added: 2026-05-17

[00:00:00]Control isn't just something a narcissist wants. It's something they need. They need control over how you think, how you feel, how you see them.

[00:00:08]Because the moment they lose control, they lose the ability to manage the image they created. That's why boundaries upset them so much. Control is the only thing holding their world together. The moment you stop being controllable, the relationship usually starts falling apart because they never wanted a partner. They wanted someone they can manage.