6 Strategies to Unsettle a Narcissist

Maintain strong boundaries. Be firm, clear, and consistent.

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Stay calm and unreactive. Show emotional independence.

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Keep your personal life private. Share less, control more.

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Use facts and logic. Avoid emotional arguments.

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Seek support and validation externally. Strengthen your network.

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Demonstrate self-sufficiency. Depend less on their approval.

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