They become physically or verbally aggressive, standing too close to you, yelling in your face, or refusing to respect your personal space. You ask them to back off, but they don’t listen. Their aggression escalates until you’re forced to defend yourself.
At this point, you may yell, scream, or hit them in self-defense. This isn’t who you are, but they’ve pushed you to your limit. Then, you feel embarrassed and guilty for reacting. They’ve succeeded in making you question your own behavior while they continue to deny responsibility for theirs.
These five tactics are commonly used by narcissists to provoke intense reactions from their victims. Your job is to work on not giving them the reaction they seek. Stay stoic, composed, and calm, and you will have the upper hand.
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