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 achieve their goals. This behavior is, unfortunately, a hallmark of narcissists, who have an inflated sense of self-importance and seem to be completely 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 a narcissist in your life suffer.
1. Simply Ignore Them
The simplest yet most effective method to make a narcissist suffer is to ignore them. It can be frustrating to deal with a narcissist because they are often so absorbed in their own sense of self. By employing various techniques, like not responding to their messages, you subtly dismiss them. It’s important to show them that you don’t care about what they think or feel about you. Doing so will lead the narcissist to feel helpless as their world falls apart. Taking away their power can make them feel weak and exposed, making this a particularly effective method.
2. Do Not Make Excuses for Being Yourself
When a narcissist does everything in their power to tear down your beliefs and make you feel inadequate, it’s easy to get defensive and apologize for who you are. They feel empowered when you do this, as if you are giving them permission to continue. Don’t apologize for being yourself. Keep standing up for yourself, even if it isn’t always easy to do so. You do not need their validation or approval because, like everyone else, you deserve respect, love, and consideration.
3. Don’t Let Them Exploit You
Narcissists derive happiness from always being the center of attention. However, if you are not cautious, they will take advantage of you. They know how to manipulate others to feel guilty and responsible to get what they desire with the least amount of effort in return. They offer little or nothing in exchange. They hate it when you stand up to them and reject their attempts to exploit you. Never feel bad about denying their demands and never put them before you. Remember that narcissists are self-centered and do not care about anyone or anything else but themselves.
4. Ignore Their Provocative Remarks
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