
Entitlement as a Weapon: Why Overt Narcissists Believe the World Owes Them
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Entitlement as a Weapon: Why Overt Narcissists Believe the World Owes Them
By Festus Joe Addai
The Overt Narcissist Archetype — the Loud Conqueror — doesn’t just want praise or attention. They believe they are entitled to it. Entitled to your admiration. Entitled to your obedience. Entitled to your forgiveness — no matter how many times they hurt you.
In their mind, the world exists to serve them — and anyone who challenges that is treated like a criminal.
"When entitlement fuels expectation, disappointment fuels rage."
The Psychology of Entitlement
Overt narcissists grow up believing, or come to believe through trauma or unchecked ego, that:
- Rules don't apply to them.
- They deserve rewards without effort.
- Other people's needs are secondary to their own desires.
- Gratitude from others is owed, not earned.
They don’t just want loyalty — they demand it. They don’t just appreciate help — they expect it.
And if you dare to question that expectation, prepare for emotional punishment.
How They Weaponize Entitlement
Overt narcissists turn entitlement into an emotional weapon by:
- Guilt-tripping: "After everything I've done for you, this is how you treat me?"
- Stonewalling: Refusing to engage or acknowledge you until you submit.
- Rage: Explosive anger if they feel "disrespected" — even by minor boundaries.
- Smear Campaigns: Turning others against you for "betraying" their imagined rights.
"To them, your autonomy is not a right — it's a rebellion they must crush."
Signs You’re Caught in Their Entitlement Trap
Warning signs include:
- Feeling drained: You’re constantly giving, yet it’s never enough.
- Walking on eggshells: Fear of setting basic boundaries triggers anxiety.
- Chronic guilt: You feel bad for not meeting their endless, shifting demands.
- Loss of self-respect: You find yourself apologizing for having needs at all.
Their entitled demands slowly train you to abandon yourself.
How to Break Free
Breaking their entitlement cycle requires:
- Radical boundary enforcement: "No" without explanation or apology.
- Detachment: Refuse to argue, explain, or seek validation from them.
- Reclaiming your worth: You do not exist to serve anyone’s delusions of superiority.
"Entitlement cannot survive where boundaries are enforced like sacred laws."
Coming Next...
In the next blog, we’ll dive into The Rage Within — how the Overt Narcissist’s fury reveals the fragile ego behind the loud conqueror mask.
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