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Still reading the stuff from Jefferson Fisher

9 months ago

A good one, this week:


You're arguing with a narcissist.

They twist your words, make everything about them, and leave you feeling drained.

And you feel like you’re going crazy.

Here are 3 rules for dealing with a narcissist:

#1. Don't take the bait.

A narcissist wants you to say something ugly.

Because the moment you do, the focus shifts.

Now it’s about your reaction—not their behavior.

They flip the script, and suddenly you’re the problem.

So when they give you an opening to lash out, don’t take it.

#2. You don't need an apology to validate your feelings.

Don't get caught up in trying to make them understand how they hurt you.

A narcissist knows what they're doing.

They may not know why they're doing it, but they know what hurts you.

They just don't have the ability to care.

You don't need a confession to know that your feelings are real.

#3. Sometimes walking away is the answer.

The win isn’t in having the last word.

It’s in deciding not to play the game at all.

You don’t have to stay in every conversation.

Especially the ones designed to tear you down.

You’ve got this,

J

P.S. You can't change them. But you can change how you respond to them.

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