7. “I Choose to See Things Differently”
In the heat of an argument, if the narcissist insists on pushing their reality onto you, calmly say, “I choose to see things differently.” This phrase asserts your independence from their need to control the narrative. It also signals that you’re not looking for their validation.
8. “I Hear You, But I Disagree”
When the narcissist tries to twist facts or engage in blame-shifting, calmly saying, “I hear you, but I disagree,” can help you disengage. It communicates that you’ve heard them without internalizing or validating their claims.
These strategies are not designed to make the narcissist happy. My goal isn’t to help you make a narcissist happy. My goal is to help you be happy, to be the best version of yourself. These strategies will empower you, but they may cause the narcissist distress because they’re no longer able to project their pathology onto you. They can’t mold you into who they are, and they won’t like that. Be prepared for it.
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