Why do people build you up then tear you down?

The goal is to tear down their defenses through attack measures and then build them back up so that they are no longer intimidated during confrontation. Tearing someone down seems on the surface to be destructive. One common example of this type of therapy happens in military training.

How do narcissists tear you down?

Narcissistic admiration involves pulling yourself up by enhancing yourself, while rivalry involves pulling yourself up by putting others down. So the extent to which someone’s narcissism is characterized by rivalry or admiration can explain how they perceive themselves and their romantic partners.

Why do narcissists try to break you down?

They want to see how much they can destroy you They don’t want to put the work into maintaining everything themselves, which is why they don’t stick around once they’ve destroyed their target’s life. They simply move on and do it to someone else, because that’s the way they entertain themselves.

How do you deal with people who constantly Tear you Down?

The most important thing we can do for these people (other than not lashing back) is to pray for them. Take the time to get to know the people that tear you down. Get inside their lives, thoughts and emotions. Then pray as specifically as you can about their situation.

How do you deal with people trying to put you down?

So, don’t automatically assume that the person is intentionally trying to put you down. Speak up and have a conversation about it. By doing this, you may even develop a stronger bond with the person because of being able to have a deeper discussion with them.

Do you experience people who put you down?

Catherine Pratt www.Life-With-Confidence.com Dealing with people who put you down can be a painful and hurtful experience. Sometimes the scars even last a lifetime. I know I’ve certainly experienced put downs from people at various times throughout my life.

How do you deal with a rough childhood?

Rough Childhood – As we all know, our childhood shapes a lot of who we are. Sometimes when people have less than loving childhoods (verbal/emotional abuse) it is only natural for them to do to others what has been done to them. This does not make it right. The best thing we can do is try and build up what has been torn down in them.