What do most experts on narcissism say about leaving a narcissist feeling regretful?
Go no contact, set boundaries with them, and focus on yourself—these are the things you often hear, aren’t they? While those steps are fundamental, there are some completely unexpected actions you can take that leave a narcissist reeling in ways they never anticipated.
These actions are not about revenge or stooping to their level. No, they are about reclaiming your power in a way so unique that the narcissist is left spinning. Today, we’re going to talk about five of these actions.
1. Living Authentically and Unapologetically
One of the most unexpected ways to leave a narcissist regretful is by embracing your authentic self—not just quietly, but unapologetically.
Why? Because narcissists thrive on making you doubt yourself. They want you to second-guess your every move, tone yourself down, and live in a constant state of insecurity.
Living authentically means wearing what you love, saying what you mean, and pursuing dreams you suppressed while under their control. It’s laughing loudly, even when they called your laughter annoying. It’s dancing, even though they mocked your moves. It’s embracing your hobbies, like I did when I got two cats after cutting ties with my narcissistic family.
Narcissists see themselves as the center of your world. When they see you thriving as your true self, without needing their approval, it feels like a personal defeat. Every time you show up as your authentic self, you prove their opinion holds no power over you anymore.
2. Maintaining Calm in the Face of Their Drama
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