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By shifting your focus from changing them to protecting yourself , you regain your power. You cannot "fix" a narcissist with more love or better communication; you can only manage your exposure to them.
Coping with a narcissist requires ironclad boundaries. However, don't expect the narcissist to respect them just because you asked. By shifting your focus from changing them to
When you stop being a source of drama or adoration, the narcissist will eventually look elsewhere for their fix. 4. Boundaries Are Not Suggestions non-committal answers ("Mhm
Narcissists thrive on "narcissistic supply"—your attention, your anger, and your emotional reactions. By becoming as uninteresting as a gray rock, you cut off that supply. Give short, non-committal answers ("Mhm," "I see," "Okay"). Don't share personal news or vulnerabilities. Keep conversations strictly functional. " "I see
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