Simply implying that a narcissist may need professional help can result in rage, denial, and gaslighting.
They may accuse the person of trying to get rid of them or suggest that the other person is the one in need of help. Narcissists deny anything that implies they need psychiatric or psychological evaluation, and any mention of this will provoke their defenses.
Number 4: Setting Firm Boundaries
One of the best ways to cope with narcissistic manipulation is to set firm boundaries. However, this will infuriate the narcissist.
They expect relationships to be one-way, where they enjoy freedom without responsibility, while the other person tolerates boundary violations. Narcissists objectify people and view them as disposable, so they react poorly to firm boundaries they cannot cross.
Number 3: Implying They May Lose Control in the Relationship
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