Number 5: Show them that you don’t give a flying f*ck.
Don say it, demonstrate it. Few things confuse a narcissist more than you not giving a sh*t about their antics. And this is especially true when you can muster the self-esteem necessary to be completely bulletproof in the face of their best efforts to smear you and undermine your relationships with others. When it’s clear this has little to no effect on you, the narcissist doesn’t know what to do with that. They are completely powerless and confused. And you, you’re busy focused on having much healthier relationships with people who aren’t so easily swayed by the toxic toddler.
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Number 6: Ignore them.
Another fabulous way to confuse a narcissist is to ignore them altogether. Ignore their texts, ignore their emails, ignore their phone calls, ignore any attempt they make to convince you they’re on your team when they are anything but on your team. You know it, and they know it. Here’s the thing: no communication is communication. Narcissists are entitled, selfish, and self-centered to the extreme. Ignoring them not only confuses them because, I mean, how dare you? Who are you to be ignoring them, right? But it also sends a crystal-clear message that bullsh*t you bring to the table: Yeah, I’m not interested at all whatsoever. Kind of blows their mind a little bit and it causes them to doubt themselves. And that’s exactly where you want them if you want to be the empowered one in the dynamic.
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Number 7: Stop defending yourself.
No matter what they are saying, do not defend yourself when accusations or statements are made that are deliberately hurtful, false, or misleading. If there’s something that has to be said, say it once, as succinctly as possible, and then shut the hell up. Do not engage any further. Do not explain, defend, or justify yourself to a destructive narcissist, ever. They can’t hear you, they don’t want to hear you, they just want to watch you dance. Don’t dance. Instead, walk away. You deserve better, and it’s up to you to give yourself better.
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