Narcissists hate losing control. They need to feel like the center of your universe, the sun you orbit, the main character in your life. So when they realize they’re not as important as they thought? They spiral.
If you want to have some fun and make a narcissist seethe with jealousy, here are five cheeky, borderline insane ways to do it—because sometimes, a little payback is just too satisfying.
1. Post About the “Amazing People” in Your Life—Without Naming Names
Narcissists live for knowing exactly what you’re doing, who you’re with, and whether you still think about them. So instead of feeding them direct info, mess with their head.
Try this:
- Post a story about “the most unexpected, deep conversation” you just had.
- Mention “someone who truly gets me” in a vague, emotional post.
- Caption a picture: “Can’t believe I ever settled for less.”
- Key point? Never say who you’re talking about. Let their paranoia do the rest. They’ll assume the worst, spiral into obsessive overthinking, and probably try to bait you into spilling.
Bonus points: If they ask, act completely unbothered. Nothing enrages a narcissist more than not being able to get a reaction.
2. Start a Fake “Glow-Up” Phase (Even If You Don’t Need One)
Narcissists hate the idea of you upgrading after them. They want to believe you’re worse off without them. So what’s the best revenge?
- Act like your life just hit the jackpot.
- Post gym selfies (even if you only went once).
- Show off a new outfit that screams confidence.
- Casually mention you’ve been getting so much attention lately.
Even if nothing has really changed, make it look like it has. The narcissist will lose it wondering who you’re trying to impress—because in their mind, everything you do must somehow revolve around them.
Bonus points: Drop a completely fake “so many people have been asking me about…” in your posts. No one asked. But the narcissist doesn’t need to know that.
3. Act Blissfully Unaware of Their Attempts to Make You Jealous
One of a narcissist’s favorite games is parading new supply in front of you, waiting for you to react. They want you to cry, stalk their new fling, or—best case scenario—try to “win them back.”
But here’s what really gets under their skin: acting like you couldn’t care less. When they post about their “hot new relationship,” comment something like, “
- Aww, so happy for you! Hope this one lasts.” (They will combust.)
- If they bring up their new fling, act like you don’t remember their nameP
- Pretend you thought they were single this whole time.
Narcissists need validation that they’re “winning.” So when they get zero reaction from you? They start questioning their own worth. And that? That’s priceless.
4. Befriend People They Secretly Want Approval From
Narcissists care way too much about social status. If you really want to get under their skin, start getting close to people they admirer even better, people they secretly hate but pretend to respect.
- Start casually hanging out with their boss, their ex-friend, or even their new supply’s bestie.
- Join social circles they desperately want to be part of but can’t.
- If they introduce you to someone they admire, become way closer to that person than they are.
Nothing makes a narcissist feel less special than realizing they’re not the most interesting person in the room.
Bonus points: If they ask how you know so-and-so, just say, “Oh, we just clicked right away! It’s crazy how well we vibe.”
5. Act Like Their Replacement Is the Upgrade of the Century
This one? Pure evil. But absolutely hilarious.
Find someone—anyone—who is the exact opposite of your narcissist and hype them up like they’re the best thing that ever happened to you.
- If your narcissist was a broke, fake entrepreneur—post about how financial stability is so attractive.
- If they were emotionally unavailable—rave about how refreshing it is to finally be with someone mature.
- If they always flexed their looks—say how you’re so over dating people who only have a nice face.
Even if you’re single, pretend you’ve met someone who treats you like royalty. The narcissist will go crazy wondering who they are—and more importantly, why they aren’t good enough to compete.
Bonus points: When they inevitably ask who you’re talking about, just smile and say, “Oh, you wouldn’t know them. They’re not really into… drama.”
Final Thought: Jealousy is a Narcissist’s Kryptonite
Narcissists need to feel superior—so the moment they think they’re replaceable, forgotten, or worse, completely irrelevant? They spiral.
The key is to never directly rub it in their face—just leave breadcrumbs and let their own insecurities do the rest.
And the best part? You don’t even have to actually move on yet. Just make it look like you have. Because to a narcissist, perception is reality.
And watching them crumble over their own imagination? That’s the real win.
