Narcissists are generally not afraid of the truth. In fact, they are often so sure of themselves that they don’t need to be careful about what they say or do. If you want to scare a narcissist, find evidence that contradicts their self-image or beliefs and make them see it. If you can catch a narcissist in a lie and expose it, that’s when they’ll get scared.
8. Counter Their Manipulation and Abuse
Narcissists are all about manipulation. They will twist the truth, cheat, steal, and even gaslight you to get what they want. However, you can scare a narcissist by countering their manipulations with your own. Call them out when they try to gaslight you or blame others for their mistakes. The more you do it, the easier it will get.
9. Withhold Emotional Reactions
Be consistent. Narcissists thrive on chaos and unpredictability, so if you can stay calm and confident, they’ll lose power over you. Don’t react to their insults or aggression with more aggression. Stay calm and assertive. If you remain calm, they’ll eventually get bored and move on to someone else.
10. Cut Them Off and Ignore Them
Narcissists are always looking for attention. If you want to scare a narcissist, cut them off and ignore them. This will make them feel like they’re losing their mind and scared to death. By ignoring their texts, emails, and phone calls, or by refusing to engage with them in person, they will eventually get the hint that they’re not welcome in your life anymore.
Ultimately, the best way to scare a narcissist is to shine a light on their dark side, divulge their secrets, and bring them into the spotlight. Narcissists like to operate in the shadows but will run away when exposed. Stand firm in your boundaries, be consistent, and take away their self-worth.
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