Lastly, narcissists avoid returning to people with strong support systems. If friends or family side with the victim, it becomes harder for the narcissist to maintain their false image. Their attempts at defamation often backfire when others see through the lies.
Conclusion
If you’ve taken any of these steps, you may notice the narcissist keeping their distance. However, some narcissists may attempt to manipulate you again, thinking you’ve forgotten or hoping they’ve changed enough for you to believe them.
Exceptions to these guidelines exist, but by ignoring or deflecting their attempts to re-engage, you can prevent them from succeeding.
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