Number 6: Don’t engage with them.
Narcissists thrive on conflict, so if you engage with them, they will only continue to attack you more intensely until you’re exhausted or until they get what they want from the situation. When dealing with a narcissist, it’s important to remember that they are driven by their own needs and desires. Narcissists only care about what they want; they don’t care about anyone else’s feelings or opinions. When you try to reason with them or tell them how they made you feel, they won’t listen because their ego is too big.
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It’s important to remember that you can’t change a narcissist. They will always be the same person before you meet them and will continue to act like the people they’ve always been. The best thing you can do is walk away from them, or at least, limit your time with them as much as possible. Engaging with them or changing who they are will hurt you and worsen them.
Number 7: Keep your distance and established boundaries.
If you’re being attacked by a narcissist, you should try to keep your distance. If they are close to you, like a parent or friend, it can be hard to keep your distance, but it’s crucial to do so. Establishing boundaries is the first step in doing this. You can start by not allowing them to walk all over you. Don’t agree with everything narcissists ask of you. Don’t let them call or text multiple times throughout the day. Don’t allow them into your personal space without permission.
You can establish boundaries by saying things like: “I don’t have time for this right now” or “I have other plans”. Narcissists aren’t interested in forming real connections with people. Instead, they seek power over them by manipulating them into doing what they want through flattery or guilt trips. You should not feel guilty about setting boundaries around the narcissist in your life. You do not have to sacrifice or compromise because they are challenging to deal with.
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