Number five: If you want to keep a narcissist in line and have them be the one walking on eggshells for a change, simply refuse to take them seriously—no matter what they do or say. Whether their behavior is disguised as kind and caring—which you know by now is nothing more than manipulation—or whether it’s insulting, demeaning, critical, gaslighting, or invalidating in any way, let it all hit the floor. Zero emotion. Zero reaction. Complete deadpan non-reactivity.
Remember, despite outward appearances, at their core, people with a destructive narcissist personality pattern are frightened, insecure, weak, and childish bullies. So, demonstrate through your absolute non-reactivity the degree to which you don’t take them seriously. Do that a few times, and suddenly, the discomfort will be all theirs.
Number six: Establish personal sovereignty and autonomy. Now, this is similar to detachment, but it goes much deeper. You must get yourself to a point where you need nothing from them. Nothing emotional, physical, or financial. You don’t need their help, support, guidance, input, praise, or approval. They have zero leverage, sway, or influence over you.
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