In this article, I’m sharing tips and tricks on how to handle a narcissist in negotiations and real life.
Let’s discuss ways to defeat a narcissist or the signs that show you’ve already defeated them. For instance, when you’re negotiating with them, how can you tell how it’s going? Are you close to winning? Have you already beaten them? Sometimes, it’s hard to know because they won’t make it obvious. Narcissists always want to appear like they’re winning, no matter the situation. Even if they’re losing badly, they’ll never admit it. You could be showing them clear evidence that things aren’t going their way, but they’ll still say, “I’m winning. It’s all going my way.” That’s how they’ve navigated through life—by refusing to acknowledge defeat.
For example, you might show them text messages proving they’ve been lying or cheating, but they’ll still deny it. I was recently talking to one of my private clients, and she mentioned how much she appreciated one of my recent articles, “4 Signs the Narcissist is Losing Control” (feel free to check it out). She told me she often feared making the narcissist lose control, but reading the article made her realize that losing control could actually be a sign that she was making progress.
In her case, she was dealing with her husband, but this can also apply to situations involving business partners, family members, or even probate cases. It’s important to recognize that when they start losing control, it’s a sign that you’re winning. So, don’t be afraid of it. Narcissists have conditioned you to believe they’re always the smarter, more competent ones. They’ve made you doubt your own judgment, and over time, you might start believing their version of reality. But often, the thoughts you think are yours are actually ones they’ve planted in your mind.
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