Is it common for a narcissist who has lost control over a situation to act like a big baby or a spoiled child?

Answer 1

Being a narcissist I can answer this question. As far as I am concerned, the answer is yes, sometimes a narcissist will act like a baby or spoiled child when they feel they have lost control over a situation - narcissists generally over compensate for their inadequacies. At least at first they may act this way. If this or some other tactic doesn't work to regain control they will eventually leave you for someone else. A simple solution to this kind of behavior is to ask yourself if you are that hard-up to associate or be in a relationship with someone of this character. The second question to ask yourself is how much more time are you going to waste on a relationship that will eventually suck the spirit right out of you. Follow up question: This is actually a work-related issue, not a personal one. I will be working for this person following a restructuring that this person absolutely does not want. The problem is not with me - it is with those who made the restructuring decision. But I am the one who has to work with the "attitude." Is it worth offering words of support to a narcissist and assure them that you are going to do the best job possible for them under the circumstances, or is it just a waste of my time to try to communicate with this person? Follow up answer: You are in a real pickle. I don't believe it is a waste of your time to try to communicate with this person, and offering words of support and commitment to your "job" is a very good idea, but don't over do it just for their sake. Remain neutral, and don't react when they throw their little fits. Narcissists love to test for a reaction. You need to be Jill or Joe cool breeze.