Today, we’ll explore a topic that many of us have struggled with for years: communicating with a narcissist. It doesn’t matter who the narcissist is in your life—be it a spouse, sibling, parent, coworker, or boss—they all use similar manipulation tactics. We’ll specifically discuss the infuriating and confusing phenomenon known as “word salad,” which is a favorite tool of narcissists.
What is Word Salad?
For those unfamiliar with the term, “word salad” describes the convoluted patterns of communication that narcissists often employ. While you might not have heard the term before, if you’ve had a relationship with a narcissist, you know how conversations often leave you feeling frustrated and confused. After speaking with a narcissist, you may find that issues remain unresolved, or worse, you start to feel responsible for problems that were not your fault.
Welcome to the world of word salad! You might enter a conversation seeking clarity and resolution, while the narcissist aims to escape accountability and manipulate your perceptions. Your goal is to understand and find meaning, while theirs is to maintain control and confuse you.
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