What would benefit us all is the ability to spot narcissists from a mile away and implement the grey rock method from the start. Being emotionally open and vulnerable around narcissists is one of the worst mistakes you can make. Some people have even faked emotions to trick a narcissist into thinking they were in control, and it worked. Narcissists rely heavily on emotional responses to gauge whether they’re winning. But this tactic can backfire. The key is to take control of your emotions and only let the narcissist see what you want them to see.
In most cases, the grey rock method works best. Narcissists can’t handle being around someone who doesn’t find them relevant or worth engaging with. This applies even if you’ve been in a relationship with a narcissist and they think they know you, own you, and can twist you as they like. Once you turn off that emotional tap—and keep it off—the narcissist will know they’ve lost you. They’ll try to provoke you to make you break, especially if they once had control over you. But once they realize their game is up, they’ll move on.
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