Number 1: Make them feel threatened by your success.
A narcissist is someone who loves to be in the spotlight and often has a strong sense of self-importance. They are very confident in themselves, and may even be Charming at times. Narcissists thrive on attention and praise, so if they see you excelling somehow, they will take it as a direct attack on their self-esteem.
This can be particularly effective if you’ve been working hard at something they have also been trying to do but failing at. Narcissists will also worry about losing money or power, things that make them feel successful. If someone threatens to take away these things from them, it may cause some anxiety.
Number 2: Telling them that you’re going to tell everyone what they did wrong.
Another way to scare a narcissist is to call them out on their behaviour. Narcissists are often afraid of losing control over their image. If you have to find some way of making them feel like they’re being exposed in public, or otherwise, humiliated, that will leave them worried. Informing them that they have been caught cheating on their partner or significant other or whatever relationship they have and then offering proof could be an example.
Narcissists love to protect an image of themselves as perfect people who have no flaws or need for improvement. Calling them out on this facade will make them feel uncomfortable and vulnerable.
Number 3: Don’t let yourself be intimidated by their behaviour.
Narcissists may seem like they have an inflated sense of self-importance. The truth is that they actually have very low self-esteem, which makes them prone to jealousy and rage when they feel threatened in any way. Narcissists often use intimidation tactics to get what they want; they can be very intimidating.
However, it is important not to let them see that they’re getting to you. Stay calm and collected; even if they’re yelling at you or making unreasonable demands on your time. Narcissists are the master at playing mind games and they love to see other people squirm. You’ll lose if you let yourself get caught up in their game.
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