When dealing with a person that needs to be the center of attention you don’t really have to do much to get them upset or feel threatened in some way.

Typically the response is the person says something to devalue you then proceeds to fill the space with their drama securing their need to bring attention to themselves. And they may engage in covert attacks pulling others often unknowingly into these attacks.

I have an older sister that practices this type of behavior. I had to learn a lot about this kind of person and every time I read about narcissists it really described her behavior as if she was being studied.

This kind of person wants power and control and it’s incredible the lengths they will go to have that power too. There is fake petting and plenty of drama and glitz. And as with my sister a claim of possessing special powers too including an ability to pick up more than the average person. Anyone that threatens their need to stand out is considered a bad or toxic person. They gaslight others and even themselves.

So yes this type of person is often self deluded. And it pleases them to have any kind of power over you as they feel they are entitled.