Why narcissist need a villain to survive?

By Nancy Duarte Life Coach | Mar 01, 2026
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WHY DO THEY NEED A VILLAIN?


Because if you’re the villain… they get to stay the hero.


People with strong narcissistic traits build their identity around being right, superior, or misunderstood.


If they admit fault, their entire self-image cracks.


So someone has to carry the blame.


And that someone becomes you.


You’re not crazy.


You were cast in a role you never auditioned for.


And if you’ve lived this, you know exactly what I’m talking about.


Comment “hero complex.”


And if you’re ready to stop being the villain in someone else’s story and start reclaiming your own…


Join me for my FREE Breaking Free From Toxic Relationships workshop.


You don’t have to live in survival mode anymore.


Register here:

👉 www.duarte.coach/toxic


Let’s help you step out of their script — and back into your power.