So, what should someone do when dealing with a narcissist? How do they take their power back? Your power lies in acceptance and in protecting yourself from the narcissist’s games. You must understand that a narcissist will never think like you do. They will never use logical reasoning skills, and they will never prioritize honesty and fairness in any circumstance unless, of course, it benefits them personally. Coming to understand and accept this fundamental truth will be transformative for you. It allows you to stop waiting for something that will never happen. It liberates you from the desperate need to be understood by someone who will never offer real understanding.
Instead of wasting time trying to change a narcissist, your energy must shift to providing yourself with the validation you crave and protecting yourself from their selfish games. This could mean setting firm, unbreakable boundaries, or it might mean detaching emotionally from their manipulation and tactics and recognizing them for what they are. It could mean refusing to engage in never-ending battles you cannot win. Once you finally realize and accept the truth—that when a narcissist argues, they are not seeking resolution, but dominance—you will understand that you will never get the closure you want from them. True closure comes from within, not from a narcissist.
Validation: a narcissist does not need to agree with your reality for it to be real. They do not need to acknowledge the harm they caused for it to have happened, and they will never become the person you wish they were. Once you accept this truth, that is when you take your power back.
In closing, a narcissist’s psyche is structured around entitlement and superiority. They do not see others as equals; they see them as inferiors to control or threats to eliminate. Their worldview is inherently different from emotionally healthy people. They truly believe they are at the top of the hierarchy and that everyone else exists to serve, admire, or accommodate them. This is why they do not respect boundaries, do not acknowledge your feelings, and do not believe that your needs should ever come before their own. Your power, freedom, and eventual happiness and well-being lie in understanding and accepting this fundamental truth.
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