Why do you think?

Why do you think the phrase "you know that isn't true" stops a narcissist in their tracks? They are already lying or at the very least exaggerating, why does that phrase stop them from continuing? I saw it on a TikTok and I've used it multiple times with my ex and each time he has no response, it ends the conversation.

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Torsten · 36-40, M

I think saying "you know that isn't true" to a full blown narcissist wont do anything and that they would twist it around on you. I also think TikTok is the last place i would take advice from

SomebodyThatYouUsedToKnow · 36-40, F

@Torsten but he is, and it worked 🤷

Torsten · 36-40, M

@SomebodyThatYouUsedToKnow you self diagnose him?

SomebodyThatYouUsedToKnow · 36-40, F

@Torsten no, his doctor did, and that's why he quit going

Torsten · 36-40, M

@SomebodyThatYouUsedToKnow interesting

SomebodyThatYouUsedToKnow · 36-40, F

@Torsten I probably would have diagnosed him as a sociopath