What happens when you choose not to engage with narcissists and stop giving them attention? Narcissists are master manipulators, and it can be incredibly challenging to communicate your feelings in a healthy way when dealing with them. If you decide to remain silent when confronted by one, here’s what you need to know.
Main Point
Narcissists often feel threatened by those who challenge their egos. To neutralize this perceived threat and bolster their own self-image, they frequently put others down. It’s important to remember that narcissists are manipulative, and keeping your distance from them is crucial. While it may be difficult to end a relationship with a narcissist, doing so is necessary for your well-being.
Narcissists will try to bait you with false promises, but these are rarely worth the effort. You must be firm in your decision to protect yourself. Even when you’ve attempted to explain your feelings to them, their response likely wasn’t what you expected. They never truly cared about your emotions when you were upset, betrayed, or hurt. They didn’t make efforts to fix the situation or work with you. Instead, they blamed you, accused you of being selfish, and invalidated your feelings.
This toxic cycle shouldn’t go on indefinitely. The sooner you break free, the better. Your emotions are valuable and shouldn’t be wasted on people who disregard them or use them against you. Narcissists will continue to invalidate your feelings, hold you responsible for things you didn’t do, and twist the situation to maintain control.
Understanding Narcissists’ Behavior
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