Number four: “Why do you think everyone else seems to have a problem, but you never do?” This gently questions their pattern of blaming, shaming, and criticizing others while also exposing their tendency to treat you with unprovoked and unwarranted contempt and disdain.
Number five: “Do you think it’s possible that someone else’s feelings are just as valid as yours?” This forces them to consider empathy—not that they have it, but to consider it—without directly attacking their lack of it. It’s a simple, honest, and reasonable question, and how they respond to this question will tell you everything you need to know about who and what you’re dealing with.
Now, if you’re struggling with narcissistic abuse in any area of your life, it’s important that you find a solid support system for yourself if you don’t already have one in place. A close group of safe friends, a coach, a therapist—someone who specializes in these issues and truly gets it. Somewhere you can go where you can be heard and understood—a safe place to vent and process what you’re feeling so you can level up, deal with, and heal all of the feelings that you’re naturally feeling. When you have a solid, healthy support system in place, it’s a game changer. It becomes so much easier to remain calm, cool, detached, and above reproach.
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