To remain objective, you must regulate your emotions. If you’re emotionally overwhelmed, they’ll take control.
Dispassionate curiosity means stepping back and observing the situation as if it were a movie. Ask yourself:
- What’s actually going on?
- What can I leverage?
- How can I turn the tables?
Managing your emotions isn’t about suppressing them but controlling how you express them. Even subtle signs of anger or distress can fuel a narcissist’s manipulations.
Move 5: Play Dumb to Outsmart Them
Playing dumb allows you to stay underestimated. Narcissists love to believe they’re the smartest person in the room. When they think you’re clueless, they’ll lower their guard, leaving them vulnerable to your strategy.
Feigning ignorance can also prompt them to share more information, which you can use to your advantage. When the time is right, you can act decisively, catching them off guard and exposing their true nature.
Conclusion
Stay silent, cautious, and emotionally grounded. Avoid reacting impulsively or going with the flow. Instead, stay two steps ahead, predict their behavior, and behave in ways that either inflate their ego or make them believe you’re not a threat.
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