It actually even feels narcissistic to accept a compliment. But why do you think that is? Maybe it's because an actual narcissist in your life made you feel so bad about yourself that you couldn't believe someone would say something nice about you. You see, when you've been a victim of narcissistic abuse, accepting compliments or any act of kindness can stir up some complex feelings. On one hand, you're happy for the external validation. But on the other hand, you might be waiting for the other shoe to drop. This comes from a lack of self-worth and confidence. And for some of you, it may also come from experience. If you've had someone in your life who would always build you up only to knock you down later, things like compliments and kindness don't feel so safe anymore.