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You’re not trying to expose them here; you’re simply withdrawing the supply they want to extract from you. What happens next tells you a lot.
Phase 3 — Check the evidence
At a certain point, a detective stops listening to statements altogether. They stop focusing on how convincing the story sounds and instead compare what was claimed to what actually happened over time. This is where evidence matters. Claims are not evidence. Emotional outbursts are not evidence. Words are not evidence. Evidence is simple, neutral facts gathered over time — not what you hoped, not what they sold, not what was promised; just the facts.
This is the third phase of exposing the truth. Narcissists rely heavily on words, tone, and emotional performance. They may sound empathetic, sincere, or deeply affected, but those displays are meant to substitute for evidence. Don’t be confused by this. They will claim to care deeply about you while repeatedly acting in self-serving ways. They will claim empathy and consistently ignore your needs. They will claim good intentions while producing harmful outcomes. They will claim connection while showing no follow-through. To a narcissist, there is often no such thing as truth — only whatever gets them what they want.
If you want to figure out the truth, think like a detective. If someone says they value honesty but their actions show repeated deception, the claim isn’t true. If someone says they care but their behavior shows neglect or exploitation, that claim isn’t supported. If someone says they’ve changed but the same patterns keep repeating, there is no evidence of change. This is how the narrative collapses without confrontation: you stop debating what they say, stop trying to get clarity through conversation, and stop weighing emotional displays. Instead, look at what they actually do over time. When words and behavior don’t match, behavior is the evidence.
This phase doesn’t require engagement, only keen observation. Once you see the pattern clearly, there is nothing left to argue about. The story no longer matters; the evidence speaks for itself.
How to check for evidence when you’re dealing with a pathological liar? It comes down to one word: congruence. Congruent means consistent or in agreement. When someone’s words and actions align, they are congruent. With a narcissist, words create a convincing surface presentation while actions reveal what’s underneath. Narcissists are skilled at using words to act as if they have depth, meaning, and substance: they can spin tales, make promises, and express emotions that sound convincing, all to conceal their true identity.
They are incredibly skilled at verbal deceit and often terrible at behavioral deception — which is good news. If you remember to look for congruence, you will find the truth. Narcissists can fake an action once or twice, but maintaining a lie through consistent behavior over time is almost impossible for them. When words and actions don’t match, trust the actions; they are showing you the truth.
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