10 Ways You Can Make Narcissists Suffer and Regret Messing With Your Life
Have you ever felt like someone in your life is always manipulating you to get what they want? Perhaps they use guilt, pity, or even flattery to get their way. This behavior is, unfortunately, a hallmark of narcissists — people who have an inflated sense of self-importance and are intensely self-centered. It can be frustrating and exhausting to deal with someone like this. But don’t worry: here are 10 ways you can turn the tables and make the narcissist in your life suffer.
Number One: Simply ignore them
The simplest — yet often most effective — method is to ignore them. Narcissists feed off attention; they’re absorbed in their own importance. By employing techniques like not responding to their messages, refusing to engage in arguments, and generally making yourself emotionally unavailable, you subtly dismiss them. It’s important to show that you don’t care what the narcissist thinks or feels about you. Doing so can make the narcissist feel helpless and exposed as their influence over you diminishes. Taking away their power can make them feel weak, and for that reason ignoring them is particularly effective.
Number Two: Don’t apologize for being yourself
When a narcissist does everything in their power to tear down your beliefs and make you feel inadequate or small, it’s easy to get defensive and apologize for who you are. But giving them that reaction empowers them; it’s almost like giving permission to keep going. You may have been told that your values and preferences are irrelevant or incorrect and that you should apologize for being yourself — but don’t. Keep standing up for who you are, even when it’s hard. Don’t give them the pleasure of making you feel bad. You do not need their validation or approval; like everyone else, you deserve respect, love, and consideration.
Number Three: Don’t let them exploit you
Narcissists derive satisfaction from being the center of attention, and if you’re not careful they’ll take advantage of you. They know how to manipulate others into feeling guilty or responsible so they can get what they desire with minimal effort, while offering little or nothing in return. They hate it when you stand up to them or reject their attempts to use you. Never feel guilty about denying their unreasonable demands, and never put them before yourself. Remember: narcissists are self-centered and won’t prioritize anyone else’s needs.
Number Four: Ignore their provocative remarks
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