Now, let me tell you exactly what’s coming next: the narcissist will try to claw their way back into your head. They might come in sweet, or they might come in swinging. The goal is always the same: get the control back. And when that doesn’t work, they’ll slither off to find a new target. That’s fine; let them go. That’s what they do—they feed. They hunt for attention, drama, chaos. It’s their drug. It’s not personal; it’s addiction. You were just their dealer for a while.
But here’s the win: you’re not selling anymore. You’re done being the hit. You’re off the shelf. And once they realize they can’t get their fix from you, game over. That’s the turning point—not when they finally say, “Hey, you were right”—because they won’t. Not when they treat you better—because they won’t. But when they realize you’re unshakable, that you don’t react, that you don’t beg, that you don’t care— that’s when they’re forced to respect you.
You don’t earn respect from a narcissist by being kind, thoughtful, or the bigger person. That’s not how their world works. You earn it by not needing them to respect you. Say that again in your head: respect isn’t earned by proving you’re worthy; it’s commanded by owning your space, standing firm, and refusing to play their circus game.
So here’s your final formula: Control the frame. Use the pause. Stay grounded. Don’t engage. You’re not here to impress them. You’re here to take your power back and make damn sure they know they can’t shake you again.
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