The fifth expression is the deadpan stare, which conveys blank neutrality. This expression unnerves a narcissist more than rage, confrontation, or even walking away. The deadpan stare communicates a truth they never expect to hear from your silence: “You don’t affect me anymore.” This realization hits them harder than any argument could.
Narcissists are accustomed to people reacting, defending, and justifying their actions. They expect intensity and emotional noise; they do not expect neutrality. Neutrality signifies dominance without effort. It shows your spirit remaining upright while theirs crumbles. The deadpan stare reveals that the chaos they unleash no longer reaches you.
Conclusion and Community Invitation
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With that, let’s bring this episode to a close. I will see you in the next one. And until then, as always, let the healing begin.
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